Edward Eddie Arnold Cardwell was 52 when he was fatally shot on May 5, 2015, while on a family fishing outing in Tuskegee. The shooting occurred in front of his family, and law enforcement opened a homicide investigation. His funeral was held on May 9, 2015, at Williams Chapel United Methodist Church and he was buried in Little Texas Cemetery.

He was survived by two daughters and three brothers. No public details about suspects or arrests have been disclosed, leaving the case unresolved in the community.

If anyone was with the Cardwell family that evening or has information about the shooting, please come forward.