Ruben Said Alvarado, 23, was fatally shot in Oakland, California on December 22, 2016. The shooting happened in the 8000 block of Olive Street at about 10:45 p.m.; Alvarado was found at the scene with gunshot wounds and later pronounced dead.

The killing was one of 85 homicides recorded in Oakland that year. Investigators noted the case faces obstacles including few witnesses willing to come forward and limited evidence, and no arrests have been made; the case remains unsolved. Officials say community cooperation is critical given the city’s ongoing struggles with elevated gun violence and constrained investigative resources.

If anyone has information that could help identify those responsible, please contact investigators handling the case.