A 20-year-old Hispanic male named Jerome "Booda" Parker Medina died from gun violence in Hartford, Connecticut, on Thursday, January 31, 2002. At the time of his death, both of his parents, Cielo Medina and Jerome Parker, had already passed away. He was under the care of his paternal grandmother and guardian, Annie Mae Parker.
Known to his family and friends as "Booda," he was remembered as someone who enjoyed playing basketball, taking pictures, and spending time with his loved ones.
He is survived by his grandmother, great-grandmother, two sisters, and three brothers. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 6, 2002, at the Liberty Christian Center in Hartford, followed by a burial at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Details regarding the specific location of the shooting, the circumstances that led to his death, and information about any potential suspects have not been made publicly available in online sources. There are no online records detailing any arrests in connection with this case, and it is considered to be an unsolved homicide.
