Sean Lee Banks was 19 when he was fatally shot in Oakland, California, on December 14, 2016. He was standing outside in a neighborhood that had seen a rise in violent altercations when witnesses heard gunshots. Responding officers arrived after emergency calls; Banks was pronounced dead after attempts to revive him failed.

His killing came during a year that saw roughly 85 homicides in Oakland, amid ongoing conflicts tied to gang activity and group disputes. Witnesses at the scene could not provide enough detail to identify a suspect or establish a motive, and the case remains unsolved. Sean’s family continues to wait for answers and justice.

If anyone was in that neighborhood on December 14, 2016, or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.