Francisco Villasenor, an 18-year-old resident of Oakland, California, was shot and killed on July 19, 2009. The shooting happened on the 2900 block of Seventh Street at about 4 a.m., reportedly during a street-side dispute. Sixteen hours later another person, Victor Basulto, was also shot and killed on the same block.

Francisco’s death was described as part of a period of escalating violence in Oakland, with mentions of gang tensions, easy access to firearms, and broader challenges that made curbing violence difficult. His burial took place in Oakland and is recorded on memorial websites.

If anyone knew Francisco, saw activity on the 2900 block of Seventh Street that morning, or has information about the dispute, please share what you know.