Daryus Wheelock was 18 when he was killed on January 1, 2008, in Oakland, California. The case is presented against the backdrop of a period of heightened violence in the city, where youth homicides, gang activity, and gun violence were recurring concerns. His homicide is cited as part of the broader problem of young lives lost to senseless violence in Oakland, a loss that community leaders and law enforcement have described as emblematic of challenges the city faces.

If anyone knew Daryus or has information about what happened that night, please come forward and share what you know.