Julius Fowler, 34, was shot and killed on June 3, 2015, in East Oakland. The shooting happened about 11:03 p.m. in the 1800 block of Birch Street, near Fowler’s residence. Officers nearby heard gunfire and located Fowler at the scene, but despite a prompt response no suspects were arrested and investigators reported no clear motive.

Fowler had prior contacts with law enforcement, including an April 2014 arrest on charges of possession of narcotics, evading police, and carrying an unregistered firearm; the earlier arrests have not been tied to his killing. His death was one of 83 homicides reported in Oakland in 2015, a year marked by many unresolved cases that investigators said were hampered by limited witness cooperation and scarce evidence.

If anyone knew Julius Fowler or has information about the shooting on Birch Street that night, please come forward.