Carlos Dontae Hudson Sr., a 41-year-old African American man from McKeesport, Pennsylvania, was tragically killed on August 22, 2013. Known affectionately as "Lokey" to his family and friends, Hudson was the owner of the Hudson Cleaning Company in McKeesport. He was born on August 12, 1972, and was a graduate of McKeesport High School. Hudson was also a member of St.
Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church.
On the night of his death, Carlos Hudson and his cousin, Jana Randolph, were found shot in a silver Toyota on a hillside along the 2300 block of Riverview Street. Both victims died of gunshots to the head, and their bodies were discovered shortly before 9 p.m. The incident was ruled a murder, and the case remains unsolved to this day.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, family and friends gathered for a vigil to remember Hudson and Randolph. The vigil included prayers, candles, pictures, and balloons with personal messages. Despite ongoing efforts by the family to seek justice, no arrests have been made, and the investigation continues. Billboards were even placed near UPMC McKeesport and the McKeesport-Port Vue border, offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible.
Carlos Hudson's mother, Mae Hudson, and his family have been vocal about their grief and determination to find the perpetrators. They have held annual vigils and continue to call for information from the community. The Allegheny County police and McKeesport police have urged anyone with information to come forward, assuring anonymity for those who do.
The loss of Carlos Hudson has left a significant void in the lives of his family and friends, who remember him as a loving father, son, and community member. His legacy lives on through his children and the memories shared by those who knew him.
