Dennis Lamar James, 41, was killed on April 9, 2017, in an East Oakland apartment. His death occurred during a robbery, and investigators later determined he had been murdered in the course of that crime.

Authorities charged 22-year-old Alonte Devon Hilliard with James’s murder; the charging documents say the killing took place during a robbery. Police collected evidence and interviewed witnesses as part of the investigation.

The case drew local attention and prompted community expressions of support for James’s family. Does anyone have information about Dennis’s life in Oakland or about the events on April 9, 2017?