Kevin Rogers was 17 and a resident of Oakland, California, when he was killed on January 28, 2010. His death was one of 94 homicides in Oakland that year, a violent toll concentrated in neighborhoods including East and West Oakland.

A memorial at St. Columba Catholic Church later in 2010 honored victims with white wooden crosses, including one for Kevin, as family, religious leaders, and community members called for peace and unity. The Oakland Police Department continued efforts to address the violence, while many of the homicides from that period remained unsolved for a significant time.

Kevin’s death highlights broader community concerns about gun violence, poverty, and limited social supports affecting Oakland youth. If anyone knew Kevin or has information about his death, please come forward to assist the ongoing search for answers.