Dairian Antonio Holmes, 27, was shot in North City, St. Louis, on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, and died later that day after being transported for medical treatment. Initial scene reports described a gunshot wound to the leg that proved fatal. Police investigated the shooting and identified and arrested a man from Florissant, Missouri, who was charged in connection with the North City homicide.

Holmes was remembered by family and the community as a devoted father and a gentle presence, called a teddy bear with a sweet, loving personality. He is survived by his young son Ahmir, his parents Keith Ivory and Ruthie Holmes, three brothers and a sister. A visitation and funeral service were held at St. Luke’s M.B. Church on Finney Avenue in St. Louis, followed by interment.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about what happened that day, please come forward.