Cedric Donnell Brooks Jr., 24, was found dead from at least one gunshot wound in an upstairs apartment on the 200 block of West Tujunga Avenue in Burbank on January 26, 2021. Residents had called police after hearing what they believed to be a disturbance and possible gunshots; officers were led to the scene by a distraught female and paramedics pronounced Brooks dead at the location. The Los Angeles County Coroner ruled the manner of death a homicide.

Investigators said the shooting may have been related to a home invasion or robbery, but the precise circumstances and motive were unclear. If anyone has information that could help identify those responsible, please contact the Burbank Police Department.