Elijah Jones-Martine was 20 when he was fatally shot in a drive-by on October 5, 2013, in West Oakland, California. His killing came during a violent period in Oakland that year, when the city recorded over 90 homicides and neighborhoods such as West and East Oakland were especially hard hit. Many deaths from 2013 remain unresolved, and Elijah’s case is listed among those police have struggled to solve.

Investigators faced familiar obstacles: limited witness cooperation, fear of retaliation, and community distrust that hampered progress. Family members and advocacy groups continue to press for answers and for stronger resources to address unsolved homicides and community safety.

If anyone knew Elijah, saw the drive-by, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.