Alphonso Ocon was 26 when he was shot and killed in Oakland, California, on September 25, 2017. Reporting about his death is sparse; the specific circumstances of the shooting were not widely reported.

His killing occurred during a year when Oakland recorded over 70 homicides, part of a larger pattern of gun violence affecting neighborhoods there. The city was contending with persistent firearm-related crime and efforts such as community engagement and enhanced policing were underway to try to stem the violence, but solving homicides and preventing further deaths remained a major challenge.

If anyone knew Alphonso, was present that day, or has information about the shooting, please share what you know.