Greg Najee Grimes was 31 when he was shot and killed in the early hours of July 4, 2022, in downtown Sacramento near 15th and L streets as he and four others were leaving a nightclub. The shooting, about 2 a.m., also wounded four other people.

Grimes was a high school football coach at Inderkum High School and a former Boise State defensive lineman. His parents, Deborah and Gregory Grimes, have pushed for what they call Najee’s Law, proposing exterior cameras and lighting, metal detectors, and increased business accountability for violent incidents. The family has also organized events such as the Greg Najee Grimes Life Savers Party focused on gun violence prevention and community safety.

The Sacramento Police Department has said a suspect was identified and urged anyone with information to come forward; the suspect was described as armed and dangerous. If anyone knew Greg, saw activity near 15th and L streets that night, or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.