In the spring of 2015, the life of 16-year-old Terrance L. Williams, known to his friends and family as 'T9,' was tragically cut short. A student at Carver Senior High School, Williams was an active teenager, known for his involvement with the Kipp Leadership Academy Football Team and the What 'Eva' Marching Unit.
On the night of Tuesday, May 26, 2015, a burst of gunfire erupted in New Orleans East, shattering the neighborhood's peace.
When the shooting ceased, four people had been struck. Williams and 26-year-old Darnell Cheneau were fatally wounded in the attack. Two other individuals were also injured in the incident, but survived.
The community mourned the loss of the two young men. Williams was remembered as a cherished son, brother, and friend. His untimely death left a void in the lives of his family and the broader school community where he was an engaged and active member. The circumstances surrounding the shooting that claimed the lives of Williams and Cheneau remain publicly unresolved. Information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in connection with the double homicide has not been made available in the public domain. The case left a grieving family and a community searching for answers and justice that have yet to be found.
