Brandon Bernard Jackson Jr., 33, was shot and killed on November 20, 2015, in Oakland, California. A resident of Oakland born July 30, 1982, he was remembered by family as kind, warm, friendly, well read and articulate, and he is survived by a partner and children.

According to accounts, Brandon and friends were returning to East Oakland when they encountered thieves breaking into a neighbor’s car. Brandon confronted the suspects and was shot during that confrontation, suffering fatal injuries.

If anyone knew Brandon, witnessed the incident, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.