Kenneth Barton was 35 when his body was found in a canal in the 2700 block of Cedar Avenue in Baton Rouge on the morning of Friday, November 22, 2013. Investigators believe he was shot and killed during a break-in at a home.

The investigation produced a rapid lead: law enforcement identified 33-year-old Corey Pittman as the primary suspect. State Police arrested Pittman in St. John Parish after a traffic stop, and he was set to face a charge of first-degree murder in connection with Barton’s death.

Kenneth Barton’s family and community were left mourning a life ended by gun violence. If anyone has information about the break-in or the events that led to Barton’s death, please come forward.