Broderick Tremice Lay, a 36-year-old Black man from Chattanooga, Tennessee, died from reported gun violence on May 26, 2023, just days before his 37th birthday on May 31. Born to Harold Jr. and Ella Lay, he was remembered as humorous, a fan of football and dancing, a natural leader, and a devoted son, brother, and father to three children: Key’Ajia, Broderick Jr., and Kalani.

Lay had survived an earlier shooting in November 2006 on Dorris Street when he was 20; a suspect named Cornelius Chucky Breed Williams was identified then, though it is unclear whether he was ever apprehended. In February 2008 Lay faced federal drug charges after a police raid that reportedly recovered cocaine, marijuana, firearms, and cash; reports say he attempted to escape by jumping through a closed window.

Specific circumstances of the May 26, 2023 shooting — location, motive, or persons of interest — have not been released, and no arrests have been reported. His funeral services were held in early June 2023 with burial at Forest Hills Cemetery. Does anyone have information about the shooting or remember Broderick and his family?