Darrian Scott was a 26-year-old Memphis man described as charismatic, creative and making a name in the entertainment and music world. Family and friends knew him by nicknames including Dior Hefner, and his mother called him her SONSHINE. He was a young Black man whose future was cut short on the evening of October 6, 2024.

The death occurred in the Parkway Village neighborhood after an argument that escalated and during which a gun was fired. Darrian was struck and pronounced dead at the scene. Police launched a homicide investigation, detained someone for questioning, and within two days arrested a 20-year-old man who, according to investigative records, admitted to firing the shot. Authorities charged the suspect with murder and the case had moved into the judicial system as of October 2024.

If anyone knew Darrian, witnessed the October 6 incident, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.