Derrick Demarcus Walker Jr., 32, was found shot to death outside his apartment in the 3400 block of Yorkfield Drive in Baton Rouge on the late morning of September 7, 2021. The shooting was reported shortly before noon and took place just steps from his home, a detail that has been especially devastating to family and neighbors.

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation.

If anyone has information about what happened that morning or saw suspicious activity near Yorkfield Drive on September 7, 2021, please share what is known with investigators.