Adan Farrid Katami, known to friends as AK, was shot dead on July 13, 2016, at age 38 while sitting in his truck at an intersection in Cherryland, California. He was waiting to make a left turn in broad daylight when a man identified as Johnny Wright jumped out of a rented red Jeep Wrangler and shot him multiple times at close range. Wright fled on foot while an accomplice, Chariott Burks, drove the Jeep away.

Investigators say the killing was arranged by Katami’s business partner, Tikisha Upshaw, after their marijuana growing operation and plans to open a dispensary soured. Upshaw allegedly hired others to carry out the killing to avoid buying Katami out of the business. Prosecutors introduced surveillance footage and other evidence linking Upshaw to the plot; Wright and Burks were identified and arrested soon after the shooting. The murder weapon was not recovered.

Upshaw was convicted of first-degree murder with a financial gain special circumstance; Wright was also convicted. Burks faced charges for her role. Does anyone who knew Katami or his business remember disputes or threats in the months before July 2016?