Reginald Lewis Jr., a 14-year-old African American boy, was fatally shot outside his home on Topeka Street in Baton Rouge on the afternoon of December 4, 2020. The shooting happened at approximately 4:04 p.m.; he was struck by multiple gunshots and died at the scene.

The Baton Rouge Police Department opened an investigation but has not determined a motive. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced; the case remains open and active. Authorities say the investigation has been hindered by a lack of witnesses and concrete evidence.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Violent Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers to assist in bringing answers to Reginald’s family. Does anyone in the community remember seeing anything on Topeka Street that afternoon?