In the summer of 2010, a violent act on a quiet street in New Orleans cut short the life of 22-year-old Ryan Anthony Terrence. Born on October 24, 1987, the young man's journey ended tragically on the night of Friday, July 2, 2010.
That evening, Terrence was with another 22-year-old, Michael White, on a porch in the 8800 block of Edinburgh Street.
At approximately 11 p.m., the night was shattered by the sound of gunfire as an unknown assailant or assailants fired multiple bullets at the two men. Both Ryan Terrence and Michael White were struck and killed in the sudden onslaught of violence.
The initial reports of the double homicide shook the local community. The New Orleans Police Department began an investigation into the shooting, piecing together the events of that fatal night. However, despite their efforts, information regarding any suspects or arrests in the case has not been made publicly available in the years that have followed.
The case of Ryan Terrence and Michael White is a somber reminder of the toll of gun violence. Terrence, a young man with his life ahead of him, became another victim in a city that has long grappled with such tragedies. His death, along with that of his friend, left a void in the lives of their families and friends, and the lack of resolution in their case adds a layer of unanswered questions to their untimely demise. Funeral services for Ryan Terrence were held on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.
