They gathered in his home, the place he never truly left. The neighborhood seemed quiet and empty until turning toward the back cul-de-sac of Hillpark Avenue to see nearly a dozen cars lining the street near Wayde Sims' childhood home.
Some walked out of the home in tears. Some could be seen with a smile and an arm around a friend. The garage was open with those close to Sims and his family reminiscing about Sims, the 20-year-old LSU basketball player who was shot dead Friday morning (Sept. 28), rocking the Baton Rouge sports community he was born into.