On a summer afternoon in Kenner, Louisiana, the life of a quiet and peaceable maintenance man came to a violent end. Tommie Hunter Jr., a 64-year-old male, was shot and killed on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at the Princess Properties apartment complex where he not only worked but also lived. The incident, which appeared to be a robbery, cut short the life of a man known for his simple and peaceable existence.
Living and working in the same community, Mr.
Hunter was a familiar face to the residents of the apartment complex. His sudden and violent death sent ripples of shock and grief through those who knew him. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the Kenner Police Department began an intensive investigation, interviewing witnesses and piecing together the events that led to the tragic loss of life.
The investigation quickly led to the arrest of two male suspects who were seen fleeing the area shortly after the shooting. The two men, identified as Markel Eskridge and Tranell Gomez, were taken into custody. Both were subsequently booked with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Tommie Hunter.
Following their arrests, Eskridge and Gomez faced the judicial process. After a thorough investigation and legal proceedings, both men were convicted for their roles in the murder of Tommie Hunter. Their convictions brought a measure of closure to a community shaken by the senseless violence that had claimed the life of one of its own. The case serves as a somber reminder of the devastating impact of violent crime.
