Bryant Walton, a 39-year-old African American man, was found dead in Oakland, California on January 17, 2025. Authorities attributed his death to gun violence but were unable to locate the scene of the shooting, so the case has been described as a mysterious homicide.

No arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced. The Oakland Police Department is investigating and has asked anyone with information to come forward. Walton’s death is noted alongside a broader rise in gun-related homicides in Oakland.

If anyone knew Bryant Walton or has information about where he might have been earlier on January 17, please contact the Oakland Police Department.