Lewis Homan was a 21-year-old man from Oakland, California, who was killed on April 16, 2012. His death occurred during a period of rising violence in Oakland, when the city was experiencing a high number of homicides that disproportionately affected residents of certain neighborhoods.

The circumstances of Homan’s murder reflect broader challenges local authorities faced: Oakland’s homicide clearance rate at the time was notably low, and his case did not immediately lead to any arrests. His death is recorded among many young victims of gun violence whose families were left seeking answers.

If anyone knew Lewis, his routines, or has information about what happened on April 16, 2012, please come forward.