Demarea Johnson was 18 when he was shot and killed in Oakland, California, on March 23, 2009. His death came during a period of rising violence in the city and was described as one of many shootings that year reflecting Oakland’s struggle with gun violence.

No immediate arrests were reported, and the case remained unsolved, leaving Johnson’s family and community to mourn amid ongoing concerns about unresolved homicides in the area. Few additional public details about the incident itself are available.

If anyone remembers seeing or hearing anything related to Johnson on or around March 23, 2009, please share what you know with investigators.