Calvin Jermaine Audu, known affectionately as 'Chookie,' was a 42-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, who tragically lost his life on November 5, 2021. Born on October 15, 1979, in Huntington, WV, to parents Rodney Brown and Annette Hawkins, Audu's life was cut short in a violent incident that shook the community.
The incident occurred near the intersection of 19th Street and 10th Avenue in Huntington.
According to investigators, Audu was shot to death, and the police quickly identified a suspect in the case. The suspect, Orlando Scott Anderson, a 52-year-old also from Huntington, was arrested in connection with the murder. Anderson was charged with murder following the investigation, during which he acknowledged to the police that he had shot Audu.
The police were able to identify Anderson as the suspect through the identification of the car used in the shooting. Once the vehicle was traced, it led them directly to Anderson, who was subsequently taken into custody and held without bond at the Western Regional Jail.
Anderson's trial took place in Cabell County, where he faced charges for the November 2021 shooting death of Calvin Audu. During the trial, Anderson claimed that the shooting was in self-defense. After hearing the testimony, a 12-member jury found Anderson not guilty on all counts, acquitting him of the murder charges.
The case highlights the complexities and challenges of the justice system, particularly in cases where self-defense is claimed. Despite the initial arrest and charges, the jury's verdict ultimately led to Anderson's acquittal, bringing a conclusion to the legal proceedings but likely leaving many questions and emotions unresolved for the family and friends of Calvin Audu.
