Morgan Thomas, 28, was shot and killed in Oakland, California, on October 14, 2016. His death occurred during a year when the city experienced a sharp rise in violent crime, with gun violence concentrated in particular neighborhoods.

The Oakland Police Department Homicide Division handled Thomas’s case amid stretched resources, reduced staffing, and community distrust that complicated investigations. City efforts such as the Ceasefire program were in place to curb gang-related violence but faced funding shortfalls and other obstacles. Thomas’s homicide reflects the broader challenge Oakland faced in 2016: many shootings and homicides with few witnesses and limited reliable information, leaving numerous cases unsolved.

If anyone has information about Morgan Thomas or the October 14, 2016 shooting in Oakland, please contact the Oakland Police Department.