Bobby Ward, 39, was killed in Oakland, California, on February 7, 2010. His death occurred during a year of intense violence in the city, which recorded 94 homicides in 2010, and the scene reflected the gun violence that marked many of those cases and often went unsolved.

The clearance rate for homicides in Oakland at the time was low amid understaffing and management challenges in the police department. Ward’s killing added to the community’s loss and the profound impact on his family; memorials such as the service at St. Columba Catholic Church honored victims by reading names and planting white wooden crosses to draw attention to the ongoing violence.

If anyone knew Bobby Ward or has information about his death, please share what you can with the appropriate authorities.