Devonte Malik Thomas, 21, was fatally shot on January 4, 2017, in West Oakland near 16th and Myrtle Streets and was pronounced dead at the scene. His killing was recorded as Oakland’s first homicide of 2017. No motive has been determined and no arrests have been announced in connection with the case.

Devonte’s death deeply affected his family; he was a new father at the time. His shooting is one among the shootings that have contributed to ongoing concerns about gun violence in Oakland.

If anyone saw activity around 16th and Myrtle Streets on January 4, 2017, or has information about what happened to Devonte, please come forward.