Nicholas Gene Lord, a 38-year-old man from Oakland, California, was remembered by loved ones as a loving, giving, and unforgettable person. Described by friends and family as silly, free-spirited, and charming, he was also called "the best person & brother" and the "best godfather."
In the early morning hours of June 7, 2022, Nicholas was inside his home in East Oakland’s Sobrante Park neighborhood. At approximately 12:11 a.m., he became involved in a dispute with another person at the residence, which was located in the 1100 block of Novelda Drive.
During the altercation, the other individual shot Nicholas and then fled the scene before police officers arrived. There were other people inside the home at the time of the shooting, but no one else was injured.
The Oakland Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide.
Authorities did not immediately release information about what the dispute was about or whether Nicholas knew the person who shot him. The case remains unsolved. Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland have offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the shooter. As of June 2022, authorities were asking anyone with information to call police at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950, or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.
