On the afternoon of Thursday, September 3, 2020, Darrell Herman Crane Jr., 44, was fatally shot near the 28,000 block of Herman Simeon Road in Livingston, Louisiana. The shooting occurred about 1 p.m. and prompted an investigation by the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office; Sheriff Jason Ard confirmed the probe was active and awaiting autopsy results. Authorities identified Crane as the victim and had not released information about any suspects or arrests at that time.

Darrell Herman Crane, known to family as Herman, was remembered in his obituary as a loving husband, father, son, brother and loyal friend who loved God, music and watching LSU football. Funeral services were held the following week at Revival Temple Church in Walker. If anyone in the area has information about the shooting on September 3, please come forward to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office.