On June 19, 2024, at about 12:42 a.m., 38-year-old Oakland resident Lorenzo Zo Newell was fatally shot multiple times near Kelsey Street and Deboce Avenue in Richmond, California. Newell, a father to a 12-year-old daughter, was working as an in-home healthcare provider and also served as a security guard and an EMT for Falck Ambulance in Oakland. Responding officers, alerted by a ShotSpotter activation and reports of gunfire, found him with multiple gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Family members said more than 30 shell casings were recovered and believe Newell was caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. No arrests have been made and the suspect remains unidentified. The shooting occurred amid a short-term surge of violence in Richmond that prompted increased and high-visibility patrols. Local groups have held peace walks and vigils and a GoFundMe was set up to help with funeral expenses.

If anyone knew Lorenzo, saw activity around Kelsey Street and Deboce Avenue that night, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.