Marcus Irvin, a 42-year-old Oakland resident, was fatally shot on December 16, 2017. His death came during a year when Oakland experienced a high number of homicides and was counted among the city’s gun-related fatalities for 2017.

Authorities described Irvin’s death as part of a broader pattern of firearm violence affecting Oakland and other California cities. The killing was commemorated in forums noting victims of gun violence that year. The investigation into who shot Marcus Irvin remained active, and law enforcement asked the public for information to help identify those responsible.

If anyone knew Marcus Irvin or has information about the shooting on December 16, 2017, please come forward to assist the investigation.