Phillip Andre Jacobs Sr., 45, was shot and found dead in the doorway of his San Bernardino apartment on July 8, 2014. Police tied his killing to the wave of gang-related violence sweeping the city that summer; authorities said many recent homicides appeared connected to gang affiliations or drug activity. His death followed a string of shootings in the area, including another fatal shooting the day before that left Orlando Wayne Hunt Jr., 24, dead and four others injured.

Jacobs’ murder was described as part of a pattern of frequent, deadly shootings that year in San Bernardino and contributed to rising concerns about public safety and gang influence. Authorities continued investigations into these incidents. If anyone knew Phillip, his movements that day, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.