James Crosby, 24, was shot and killed on March 25, 2016, near 10:25 p.m. outside a liquor store in the 1300 block of 71st Avenue in Oakland. Reports indicate an altercation outside the store escalated into a violent confrontation, and Crosby was struck by multiple gunshot wounds.

Oakland police identified 17-year-old Perrion Hamilton as the primary suspect within days and charged him as an adult with murder. That decision and the subsequent prosecution drew attention because of Hamilton’s age and the severity of the offense; defense filings emphasized his youth and rehabilitation potential while prosecutors described the actions as premeditated.

Crosby’s family and friends were active in court hearings and community vigils and used the case to raise awareness about gun violence in Oakland. Does anyone have information about the night of March 25, 2016, or knew James Crosby?