Darnell Byrd was 24 when he was shot once in the head and killed early on November 23, 2013, near 78th Avenue in Oakland, California. Family members say the location was one they had warned him to avoid.

His mother, Ultra Humphries, continues to seek justice and has relied on faith and support from local groups including the Khadafy Washington Foundation and Catholic Charities’ Crisis Response and Support Network for emotional and financial help. She has also worked with other bereaved parents as part of her healing and has urged detectives not to let the investigation go cold.

The case remains unresolved and the family is still hoping for answers and closure. If anyone knew Darnell or has information about what happened that morning, please come forward.