Herman Tasker, a 58-year-old African American man and U.S. Army veteran, was found dead in Geismar, Louisiana, on November 16, 2013. Family described him as a loving father, brother, and grandfather and a devoted member of his church. Authorities with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office investigated and classified his death as a homicide caused by gun violence.

Investigators appealed to the public for information and worked to establish a motive and piece together events leading to the shooting. If anyone knew Herman, saw or heard anything in Geismar on or around November 16, 2013, or has information that could help, please come forward.