In the late evening of September 30, 2014, a conversation between Karlton Charles, a 35-year-old male, and his mother was tragically cut short by the sound of a gunshot. Charles was on the phone with his mother when he was fatally shot multiple times outside an apartment building in the 2400 block of Pasadena Avenue in Metairie, Louisiana. The shooting occurred at approximately 9:40 p.m.
as he was walking towards his pickup truck.
In the wake of the shooting, Charles's mother recalled a conversation with her son about a recent dispute. About a week prior to his death, he had a verbal altercation with a man who was sitting on his truck. According to his mother, the man had threatened to 'blast' him. It is unclear if this argument is connected to the fatal shooting. The case of Karlton Charles's death remains unsolved, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests.
The investigation into the homicide is ongoing, and a reward has been offered by Crimestoppers for any information that leads to an arrest. Karlton Charles was a father, leaving behind a young son. His death continues to be an open case, with his family still awaiting answers and justice.
