In the Central City neighborhood of New Orleans, a vibrant life was tragically cut short on the evening of November 7, 2023. Eryn Gerard Williams, a 44-year-old man, was fatally wounded in a shooting that unfolded in the 2900 block of Louisiana Avenue. The New Orleans Police Department responded to calls of the shooting at approximately 8:40 p.m. and discovered a man who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
He was transported to a local hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
Eryn, a native of New Orleans, was a man of varied experiences and talents. After graduating from Redan High School in Stone Mountain, Georgia, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he pursued higher education, attending both DeVry University and Southern University. At the time of his death, he was a certified pest control technician, working for a family-owned business, Jerome Williams Pest Control Company. His life was one marked by dedication to his work and a connection to his community.
The preliminary investigation into the shooting has yet to publicly identify any suspects or make any arrests. The motive behind the violent act also remains unclear, leaving a community and a grieving family searching for answers. The New Orleans Police Department has urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward as they continue their investigation into the homicide.
Eryn Gerard Williams is remembered by a loving family, including his mother and stepfather, his father, his maternal grandmother, and a host of aunts, uncles, siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. His passing has left a void in the lives of those who knew him, a stark reminder of the persistent issue of gun violence within the city.
