Sir Marcus Bibbs, a 21-year-old African American man, was fatally shot on November 2, 2007, near his residence on Garlington Court in San Francisco. The killing remains unsolved and no arrests have been announced; authorities have not publicly identified suspects or a motive.

On January 8, 2010, a memorial barbecue for what would have been Bibbs’ 24th birthday ended in further tragedy when 26-year-old Carley A. McFarland was shot about 25 feet from the gathering and later died at San Francisco General Hospital. Security officers reported hearing multiple gunshots, saw a suspect flee, and briefly stopped several people, but no arrests were made. Investigators described the suspected shooter as an African American male about 5 feet 6 inches, wearing a watch cap, black sweatshirt, black pants, and black shoes; authorities did not link McFarland’s killing to gang activity.

Bibbs’ family and community remain without closure. If anyone knew Marcus, witnessed the 2007 shooting, or has information about either shooting, please come forward.