Brian Newton was 40 and a resident of Oakland when he was fatally shot in East Oakland late on the night of September 1, 2023. The shooting was one of several fatal incidents in the city around that time, with other deadly shootings reported on August 30 and between September 10 and 11, 2023.

The Oakland Police Department opened a homicide investigation into Newton’s death. As of December 26, 2024, no arrests had been announced and no suspects publicly identified. Police have asked anyone with information to contact the Oakland Police Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or the tip line at (510) 238-7950.

Does anyone who lived in or near East Oakland that night have information that could help bring answers for Brian’s family?