Darren Maurice Talington was 25 when he was killed after intervening to protect a woman outside the A-Plus Deli on Grove Street in Jersey City on April 26, 2014. Known as Reese, he stepped in when a man accosted the woman; the confrontation moved outside and Talington was shot multiple times. He was taken to Jersey City Medical Center and died there with his brother at his side.

Talington was remembered for his infectious smile, kindness, and willingness to help others. A Snyder High School graduate who played basketball and studied special education in college, he had just passed his physical to join the Jersey City Fire Department and hoped to follow his older brother into the service. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office released deli surveillance footage showing his intervention while seeking witnesses. Sammy Mixson was charged in connection with Talington’s murder and Daquan Mixson was arrested.

If anyone witnessed the incident or knew Darren, please share information that could help fill gaps about what happened that night.