Maurice Dwayne Cooper II, 27, was killed in a drive-by shooting in East Oakland on February 28, 2019. Three other people were wounded in the same incident. The shooting occurred in a neighborhood already described as grappling with violence, and investigators concluded the attack was likely gang-related.

The Oakland Police Department opened an investigation but faced obstacles including limited witness cooperation and difficulty collecting concrete evidence. No immediate arrests were reported in the months after the shooting, and the case remained open with police continuing to appeal for tips. Maurice’s family and the local community held vigils and rallies to honor him and press for justice.

If anyone has information that could help identify the suspects or advance the investigation, please share what is known with the Oakland Police Department.