Derek Randell Price, 41, was found dead in the street in the 2700 block of Centre Avenue Northwest in Roanoke, Virginia, at about 4:35 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2013. He had sustained a fatal wound to his midsection. Police initially responded to a report of gunshots shortly after 4 a.m. and, after an evidence search and continued patrol, were redirected by a second report about thirty minutes later; Price was located following that second call.

Investigators recovered numerous bullet casings at the scene and found multiple vehicles struck by gunfire. A Cadillac hit by a bullet was searched under warrant; it did not belong to Price. Price’s mother said a detective told her her son was an innocent victim who died while shielding his cousin from bullets fired from a passing vehicle. No arrests had been announced in the days after the shooting.

Family and friends held a candlelight vigil to remember him and protest the violence. If anyone saw activity on Centre Avenue Northwest around 4 a.m. on September 21, 2013, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.