John Donaldson, 44, was shot and killed in the early hours of February 19, 2007, at the intersection of Mission and 17th Streets in San Francisco’s Mission District. The shooting occurred during an altercation; investigators say his death is unsolved.

The killing came amid a marked rise in homicides in San Francisco in 2007, driven largely by shootings and street violence. Police reported difficulties securing witnesses and crucial evidence in cases like this, noting links between several incidents and ongoing gang disputes and neighborhood conflicts. The San Francisco Police Department has repeatedly appealed for community help, stressing that even small details can be important in cold cases.

If anyone has information about that night or remembers seeing activity near Mission and 17th Streets around February 19, 2007, please contact investigators.