Jamal Watkins, a 33-year-old security guard and father of four boys, was fatally shot while driving in the 900 block of 82nd Avenue in Oakland on July 22, 2022. The shooting happened about 7:10 p.m.; his vehicle then crashed into a wall at an apartment complex, but investigators determined the gunshot wound was the cause of death rather than the crash.

The Oakland Police Department has not released information about suspects or a motive, and no arrests have been announced. Watkins’ mother, Tina Harris, has publicly urged anyone with information to come forward; authorities are offering a reward for tips that could lead to an arrest. The case remains unsolved and the family continues to press for answers.

If anyone saw activity in the area that evening or has information about who shot Jamal Watkins, please share what is known with the Oakland Police Department.