Dashawn Marvin Brown, aged 17, was tragically killed on June 23, 2016, in Oakland, California. His death occurred during a period when the city was facing persistent challenges with gun violence, particularly affecting its youth. Brown’s loss added to the growing number of young lives claimed by street violence in Oakland. His passing has left a deep impact on his family and community, who continue to mourn him as part of the broader struggle to bring peace and safety to the city's streets.