Derrick Fitzgerald Taylor Branch, 29, was fatally shot on August 23, 2021, on the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana. Known to family and friends as Noon, he was born and raised in New Orleans and had been about to turn 30 later that year.

Branch attended Priestly School of Architecture & Construction High School and ran a lawn service and a T-shirt brand. He was remembered by relatives and friends as sweet, charming and joyful — someone who enjoyed dancing, skateboarding, dressing with style and spending time with family. He is survived by a large, close-knit family who gathered after his death to mourn and celebrate his life.

No public information about arrests or identified suspects in the shooting has been released and the investigation remains ongoing. If anyone knew Derrick, his routines, or witnessed what happened on August 23, please share information that could help bring answers.