In the city of New Orleans, a 30-year-old man named Edwin Hilton was killed on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. His life was cut short by an act of gun violence in the Leonidas neighborhood. Known to his loved ones by the affectionate nicknames 'Head,' 'Iron Head,' 'Music,' and 'Twin,' Hilton was a native and lifelong resident of the city that would also be the backdrop to his untimely death.
Edwin was a familiar face in the Pigeon Town 'That 17th' area, a place he considered more than
just a neighborhood; it was his home. His roots in the community ran deep, having attended James W. Johnson Elementary and Sarah T. Reed High School. He was a loving son and a cherished brother to a large family, always making time for those he held dear. His sense of humor was a source of joy for many, and he was known for his warm, comforting hugs. In his leisure time, he was an avid and competitive player of Dominoes and Spades.
A 'Celebration of Life Service' was held for him on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church on South Claiborne Avenue, where friends, family, and community members gathered to remember the man they had lost.
As of now, details regarding any suspects or arrests in connection with the shooting of Edwin Hilton have not been publicly released. The investigation into his death remains ongoing as his family and community await answers and seek justice for a life taken too soon.
