Chakerus Hamilton Jr., 20, was found dead in his vehicle on the eastbound side of Interstate 10 in the early morning hours of March 29, 2024. Louisiana State Police troopers discovered him about 3:30 a.m. and notified the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office. A preliminary investigation determined Hamilton had sustained fatal gunshot wounds.

Hamilton was from Prairieville, Louisiana. Beyond the location, time, and cause of death given in the initial report, few public details have been released and the investigation remained active as described in the initial accounts.

Did anyone in the area that night see a vehicle or persons on the eastbound side of I-10 around 3:30 a.m. who might help investigators?