Charles Louis Anderson III, 26, known as Buck, was fatally shot on Monday, December 19, 2011, in New Orleans. His death occurred during a violent sequence of events that also included the shooting of a toddler, a linked series of incidents that drew significant community attention.

Details about what exactly happened that day, the motive, and any suspects or arrests connected to Anderson’s homicide have not been publicly detailed. Law enforcement described the killings as part of an ongoing, interconnected investigation but have not released a full sequence of events.

Charles was a father to a son, Charles L. Anderson, IV, and a daughter, Amyira Anderson. His obituary notes ties to St. James Methodist Church and employment or membership with ILA Local 3000, Bayona Restaurant, and Burger King.