New Orleans, Lousiana (AP) – A 16-year-old is facing murder charges for the killing of a popular Tacoma, Washington business owner while visiting New Orleans earlier this month. The teenager was arrested on Friday, according to a news release from the NOPD.
Jacob Carter, a College Station native, was fatally shot on January 5 at the intersection of Bourbon and Kerlerec Streets. The 16-year-old suspect was apprehended in Jefferson Parish on unrelated charges, and currently has an outstanding warrant for second-degree murder from NOPD. Once released from Jefferson Parish, he will be transported to Orleans Parish and booked on second-degree murder.
A GoFundMe campaign is growing rapidly for Carter’s husband and their bagel shop business. Zeitman’s in Downtown Bryan is also hosting a fundraiser for the families of Jacob and another family who recently lost a loved one.
According to an Instagram post from the Howdy Bagel account, Jake Carter was described as someone who “exuded kindness, warmth, and genuine care to everyone he met.”
Carter’s murder has left a community in shock and mourning. The police have worked swiftly to make an arrest, and the case continues to unfold as the investigation progresses. The impact of this tragedy is being felt across state lines, as friends, family, and supporters come together to remember and honor Jacob Carter.
The murder of Jacob Carter, a beloved community member and business owner, has sent shockwaves through New Orleans and beyond. The swift arrest of the teenage suspect brings a glimmer of hope for justice in this senseless act of violence. As the community rallies together to support the victims’ families, the impact of this tragedy will continue to reverberate.