Timothy J. Nielsen Sr., 43, was shot and killed on June 14, 2021, in Oakland, California, while working as a repossession agent. He was writing a report in his truck near International Boulevard and 20th Avenue in the early morning when he was struck. Despite being shot, Nielsen managed to drive away but crashed his tow truck two blocks later at East 12th Street and 19th Avenue and died from his injuries.

Family, friends and colleagues remembered Nielsen as loving, generous and committed to helping others. Police have investigated whether the shooting was related to his work or was a random attack; as of the latest update no arrests have been made and the case remains unsolved. Funeral services were held in Auburn and a GoFundMe was created to support the family.

If anyone witnessed the shooting, saw Nielsen’s tow truck in the area that morning, or has information about his last repossession assignments, please come forward.