Oliver Earle, 41, was found fatally shot in a San Francisco residential neighborhood on May 29, 2007. Officers who responded to the scene discovered Earle had already succumbed to his injuries. Investigators concluded he may have been targeted, but the case hit early roadblocks: clear evidence was scarce and witnesses were unwilling to come forward, leaving the homicide unresolved.

The San Francisco Police Department and the Mayor’s Office have highlighted this case among a growing number of cold investigations tied to gun violence at the time; rewards of $50,000 to $250,000 were offered for tips leading to an arrest and prosecution. Police say they remain open to revisiting the case if new information emerges. If anyone knew Oliver, saw activity in that neighborhood on May 29, 2007, or has information that could help, please contact the San Francisco Police Department’s Homicide Detail or the anonymous tip line.