Justin Donte’ Tumblin, 23, was killed on July 23, 2022, in Metairie, Louisiana. Known affectionately as Ruga, he was born in Metairie on January 22, 1999, and remembered by family and friends for a vibrant personality. Authorities are investigating his death as a homicide and say it appears connected to a feud between rival neighborhoods. No arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified; his family has been cooperating with investigators.

On the same day, a retaliatory shooting in a rival neighborhood killed another man, and authorities have suggested friends of Justin may have been responsible for that subsequent killing. The community has held memorials and vigils for Justin as the inquiry into who is responsible continues.

If anyone knew Justin, his routines, or has information about either shooting, please come forward to help the investigation.