Derwin James, 41, was killed in a targeted shooting at the intersection of North Acadian Thruway and Fairfields Avenue in Baton Rouge. The shooting wounded his 10-year-old son; police say James shielded the child and that the child’s leg wound was caused by a bullet fired by the assailant, not by James. James was described by those who knew him as a model father and a hardworking provider for his four children and grandchildren.

After being struck, James drove off in an attempt to get help but lost consciousness and crashed into a house in the 2300 block of Pawnee Street. Both father and son were taken to a local hospital; James later died and the boy was released after treatment. Authorities have characterized the episode as a domestic incident and believe the attacker specifically targeted James. No suspect has been publicly identified or arrested and the investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has information about who may have targeted James or saw the incident, please share what you know with police.