Darius Deshawn Stokes Sr., 33, was killed in a shooting in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans on October 26, 2021. The shooting happened at the corner of Lamarqus and Verette streets. Emergency services responded, but Stokes succumbed to his injuries. He was a father of four — De'Ashia, De'Arius, Darius Jr. and Chaniece — and his obituary describes a large extended family including his parents and multiple siblings.

The New Orleans Police Department opened a homicide investigation, but few details about the circumstances, suspects or motive were released publicly. No arrests have been reported and the investigation had gone cold; Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans later offered a reward for information leading to an arrest. If anyone knew Darius, saw activity around Lamarqus and Verette on October 26, 2021, or has information that could help, please come forward.