Reginald D. Blackburn Jr., 48, was shot on December 7, 2016, in the 1100 block of East 17th Street in Oakland and died seven days later at Highland Hospital. He was shot in the back with the bullet exiting through the front of his abdomen. A dying declaration recorded on a police officer’s body camera named Anthony as the shooter.

Police say the confrontation began after Anthony Paige allegedly punched Blackburn’s son; Blackburn confronted Paige and a physical fight followed, during which Paige pulled a gun and shot Blackburn. Three eyewitnesses, including Blackburn’s son, identified Paige as the shooter. The defense disputed those identifications, arguing it was implausible for Paige to have shot Blackburn in the back while they faced each other and suggested another man known as Brad fired the shot.

A jury convicted Anthony Paige of second-degree murder after deliberations. Blackburn’s longtime girlfriend and four children were left grieving; she described him as a devoted father and home care provider. If anyone knew Reginald Blackburn or has information about the shooting, please share what you remember.