Marcellus Haley was 18 and from Oakland when he was shot to death on February 16, 2006. He was standing outside his aunt’s apartment in the 3600 block of Coolidge Avenue, talking with friends, when a gunman approached and shot him multiple times.

Investigators linked the killing to a romantic dispute. Haley had been involved with a 17-year-old girl whose boyfriend had earlier threatened to kill him if he didn’t stay away; Haley reportedly dismissed those warnings. Authorities identified the girl’s boyfriend as the primary suspect, but witnesses were reluctant to testify out of fear of retaliation, and no arrests were made.

Haley’s death occurred amid a marked increase in youth homicides in Oakland in 2006, a period described as having rising gang activity, drug dealing, and an increased readiness to use firearms to settle disputes. His mother, Khadijah Wheatfall, expressed sorrow and frustration over the loss and the unresolved case.

If anyone knew Marcellus, saw him that day, or has information that could help, please share what is known.