In the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans on January 17, 2014, 28-year-old Milton Martin Hunt was fatally wounded by gunfire. The incident that claimed the life of the young man, a native and resident of the city, unfolded under circumstances that remain publicly undisclosed. Details regarding a motive, any potential suspects, or arrests in connection with the shooting have not been made available in the public record.
Milton Hunt was known as a devoted father to his daughter, Milan
Marie Hunt. His sudden and violent death left his family, including his mother, LaFanetta 'Marie' Hunt Jones, and his father, Milton McDowell, to grapple with the unexpected loss. Remembered by loved ones, his passing was a painful event for those who knew him.
Following his death, funeral services were held at the Greater St. Mary Baptist Church in New Orleans, and he was laid to rest at the Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery & Mausoleum in Westwego. The investigation into his death falls under the jurisdiction of the New Orleans Police Department. To date, there have been no public announcements regarding the resolution of his case or any legal proceedings that have followed.
