Dietrich Whitley, 34 and a San Francisco resident, was shot and killed on August 10, 2019, outside the Oakdale housing project in Hunters Point. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds, including to the arm and chest, and died after being taken to a hospital. The killing was recorded on surveillance video.

Investigators say the shooting was likely retaliatory. Earlier that summer Whitley and 38-year-old Concord resident Sauntek Harris fought in the same area; Whitley allegedly punched Harris and Harris reportedly slashed Whitley’s leg with a knife. Whitley was arrested on the assault but the case was discharged for lack of evidence. On the night of the killing a security guard saw Whitley approach Harris with his hand in his pocket while Harris waited hidden between parked cars and then opened fire at close range.

Officers identified and arrested Harris in Concord; he was charged with homicide and being a felon in possession of a firearm. At arraignment Harris did not enter a plea and the arraignment was postponed. Does anyone have information about Whitley, his movements that night, or the earlier confrontation that could help clarify what happened?