Jacob Richard Branch

In the winter of 2017, a visit to a friend's apartment in Phoenix, Arizona, ended in tragedy for Jacob Richard Branch. The 29-year-old man was fatally shot on the evening of Friday, January 27, 2017. The incident occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. in the vicinity of North 7th Street and East Greenway Parkway.

Jacob, who was born on June 4, 1987, in Stockton, California, was leaving the apartment when he was approached by an individual and shot. He left behind two children, his parents, and his brothers. A memorial service was held for him on Saturday, February 4, 2017, in Scottsdale.

To date, authorities have not publicly identified a suspect in the shooting. Law enforcement has indicated that a person of interest was in the area at the time of the incident and may have information that could be helpful to investigators. However, no arrests have been announced in connection with the homicide of Jacob Richard Branch.