A 35-year-old Black man, Anthony Walker Jr., lost his life to gun violence in New Orleans on Monday, July 15, 2024. A native and resident of the city, Walker was educated within the Orleans Parish Public School System and was employed as a laborer.
Further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, including the specific location, time, and motive, have not been made publicly available.
At this time, there is no information released regarding any potential suspects or if any arrests have been made in connection with the homicide.
Anthony Walker Jr. was the fiancé of Kevia Dunn. He was a father to his son, Anthony Walker III, and a stepfather to Loyalty, Cherish, Legend, and Angel Dunn, and Katelynn King. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Walker Sr. and Cynthia Williams Walker. He is survived by his siblings, Cherrika, Gerrika, and Sammietra Lewis, and Lymiria Walker.
A celebration of his life was scheduled to be held at the Central City Christian Fellowship in New Orleans on Friday, July 26, 2024, with interment at Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery in Westwego, Louisiana. The family requested that attendees consider wearing face masks.
