Ronald Eugene Rudolph Jr., 31, known as Buff, was shot and killed on Thursday, December 4, 2014, in New Orleans’ Central Business District. A graduate of Booker T. Washington Senior High School, he is remembered by family and friends as a beloved son, brother, and friend whose promising future was cut short by gun violence.

The New Orleans Police Department investigated the killing, but no public reports identify a motive, named suspects, arrests, or trials in connection with his death. His family held funeral services to mourn his loss. If anyone knew Ronald, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could clarify what happened that day, please come forward and share what you know.