Derell Dut Malik Brooks, 26, was fatally shot on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in the Little Woods section of New Orleans East. The shooting occurred in the 8000 block of Trapier Street; Brooks was taken to a hospital where he later died. Born January 9, 1996, he was a native of New Orleans and the grandson of jazz guitarist Detroit Brooks.

Following the investigation, police identified two suspects. On Thursday, June 23, 2022, 40-year-old Traves Scott and 30-year-old Charles Penn were arrested and booked on charges of second-degree murder, obstruction of justice, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

A funeral service for Brooks was held June 24, 2022, at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery No. 2. If anyone knew Derell or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.