Bruce Gaten, a 31-year-old Black man from New Orleans, was shot and killed on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 3710 South Claiborne Avenue. Known to friends and family as Fat Boy or Money Or Muscle, he was a native of the city and a 2010 graduate of L.E. Rabouin High School. He served as President and CEO of the Money Or Muscle Clothing Line and was remembered by relatives as a loving and caring son.

Public reports give few details about the circumstances of the shooting. No suspects or arrests have been publicly identified and the case remains an open homicide with Crimestoppers, which is seeking information. His survivors include his parents, a long-time companion, and a large extended family; a funeral service was held at St. John Institutional Missionary Baptist Church, where he had been baptized at age ten.

If anyone knew Bruce, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help investigators, please contact the authorities or Crimestoppers.