Amari Brown, 17, was shot and killed on the night of July 1, 2020, on Mack Road in South Sacramento. He was taken to a hospital but died of his injuries. The community mourned a young volunteer who had helped pack food boxes for families during the pandemic; a vigil was held in his honor and local leaders and activists spoke about the loss.

Sacramento police identified and arrested a 17-year-old suspect soon after the killing; the suspect was booked into juvenile hall and charged with homicide.

Anyone who witnessed the shooting or who knew Amari and can provide information is asked to come forward.