Marcellus Johnson, 27, was shot and killed in East Oakland on September 13, 2016. He was transported to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The killing was one of many shootings that contributed to Oakland’s rising homicide toll that year, with East Oakland singled out for its high levels of violence.

Local investigators faced difficulty moving the case forward because of a lack of witnesses and few actionable leads. The community was asked to provide any information that could help identify those responsible.

If anyone has information about Marcellus Johnson’s death or was in East Oakland on September 13, 2016, please come forward to assist the investigation.