Stephan Brooks, 29 and a resident of Vacaville, was fatally shot on January 19, 2015, on the 1100 block of 32nd Street in West Oakland. Two other people were also struck that night and taken to hospital. The shooting happened in a neighborhood described as having a high crime rate and a pattern of reluctance to cooperate with police, which investigators say has complicated the inquiry.

The Oakland Police Department opened an investigation but reported little progress: no suspects were identified immediately, motive remained unclear, and no arrests have been made. Brooks’ death was one of many homicides in Oakland that year and the case remains open with investigators continuing to seek information.

If anyone knew Stephan, was in that area on January 19, 2015, or has information that could help, please come forward to investigators.