Darnell Everett Demourelle, 30, was killed by gun violence on December 23, 2015, in the Desire neighborhood of New Orleans. Born January 5, 1985, he was a son, a father to daughter London Bickham, and a partner to Sherry Givens. His survivors include his mother Merlene Price Demourelle; sister Demetra Shields; brothers O’Neal and Renard Price Demourelle, and Ryan Guy; grandmother Ora Price; and godparents David and Deiadre Ellis, along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Ronald O’Neal Demourelle and his oldest brother Ronald Price. A funeral service was held January 2, 2016, at the Next Generation of Original Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church.

Reports do not provide details about the shooting’s circumstances or any suspects or arrests. If anyone knew Darnell or has information about what happened that night, please share what you remember.