Frank Sowokinos, 39, was shot and killed in Mosswood Park, Oakland, on November 2, 2015, at about 7:32 p.m. The shooter reportedly fled the scene on a bicycle. Friends called him the Viking and the gentle giant; he was known in the community for his involvement in Occupy Oakland, for skateboarding, and for having recently returned to Oakland after traveling and experiencing homelessness.

Investigators believe Sowokinos may have been targeted during a robbery involving a plant, which could suggest a link to illegal substances. A witness indicated Sowokinos may have known the shooter, introducing a possible element of familiarity. The killing occurred amid a period of elevated violence in Oakland, and Mosswood Park had been the location of other violent incidents.

No detailed information about arrests or identified suspects was provided. If anyone knew Frank, his movements that evening, or has information about the robbery or the person who fled on a bicycle, please come forward.