Hadari Shonree Baker, 23, was shot and killed on April 13, 2020, in Oakland’s Lower Dimond neighborhood. Police say Baker had gone to buy marijuana and was shot multiple times by 32-year-old Marvin Ward Jr. after the two walked to a nearby driveway in the 3100 block of Pleitner Avenue, just west of Interstate Highway 580. Ward reportedly fled in a Mazda MPV minivan that was later found burned. An anonymous tip led investigators to Ward, who was arrested and charged with murder and several related offenses.

At trial the defense argued Ward acted in self-defense, claiming Baker pulled an illegally modified pistol during a struggle. The jury acquitted Ward of first- and second-degree murder but convicted him of arson and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Samantha Love was separately charged with arson for allegedly helping burn the minivan and was held at Santa Rita Jail with bail set at $50,000. Baker’s family remembered him for his love of sports and gaming and his bright smile.

Does anyone have information about Baker’s movements that afternoon or saw the Mazda MPV in the Lower Dimond area?