Tyler T. Hunter died on October 17, 2011, in Buffalo, New York. He was remembered by family and friends at a visitation and funeral held October 27, 2011, at True Bethel Baptist Church on East Ferry Street, with arrangements managed by Brian K. Lewis Funeral Home. He was the son of Eileen S. Jackson and Damon D. Hunter Sr.

The circumstances of his death were not publicly detailed, and no arrests or suspects have been reported. If anyone knew Tyler or has information about what happened to him in October 2011, please share what you know.