Dominque Johnson, a 30-year-old father and community activist, was fatally shot in Oakland, California, on December 23, 2017. His killing came just days before Christmas and was counted among a surge of violence that left Johnson as the city’s 73rd homicide victim that year. The city recorded 77 homicides in 2017, with many incidents tied to gang activity and tensions around gentrification.

Johnson was described as deeply involved in efforts to improve conditions for his neighbors and is survived by a young daughter and other grieving family members. Community groups including Snap Judgment documented his story to show how the violence affected families and neighborhoods. No suspects have been identified and Oakland authorities continue to seek information that could lead to an arrest.

If anyone knew Dominque, his work in the community, or saw anything relevant around December 23, 2017, please share what’s known.