Very few details about Carter’s death have been released, but one source said that he was killed by a gun that was going to be used in an upcoming music video shoot.
Loved ones said Carter spent a lot of time recording music at Enclave Recording Studios in northeast Houston and was finishing up his new solo album when he died.
He had released at least six songs since late 2018, including hits Wouldn’t Know and RUN.
Triple Threat Management intends to release the rest of his music, with the proceeds going to his family, including his young daughter.
Carter’s mother, Cindy McClellan, told ABC 13: ‘His music was his world. He was always there for everybody.’
The family has asked Veterans Affairs to cover expenses for the former service member’s funeral, a post on his Facebook page says.
Funding approval could take several weeks so relatives have asked for donations to be sent to beehere04@gmail.com.

‘He grew up listening to Waylon, Hank, George and Jones. Some of his favorites are Clay Walker, Garth Brooks and George Strait.
‘Justin’s passion is derived from the sound of old country, and he clings to that feeling he gets when he hears it and tries to push that into his music.
‘Times are changing and so are the generations taste in music, but Justin tries to keep a happy medium between both old and new to satisfy everyone.’
A company spokesman said: ‘Justin had a potential to be the next Garth Brooks.’ The country music legend is one of Carter’s favorite artists.