Jose Orellana-Cruz, 54, was fatally shot in East Oakland on May 21, 2013. His death was recorded as one of Oakland’s 92 homicides that year, part of a violent period for the city that nonetheless reflected a slight decline from the prior year.

The account notes persistent challenges in investigating homicides in Oakland, including limited witness cooperation and community distrust of law enforcement, factors said to hamper efforts to solve cases like Orellana-Cruz’s. Local authorities reportedly responded with community outreach and increased police presence, but progress on reducing gun violence remained slow and uneven.

If anyone knew Jose Orellana-Cruz or has information about the shooting in East Oakland, please share what can help investigators.