Brandon Pakeman, a 20-year-old resident of San Leandro, was tragically found dead in West Oakland on October 29, 2017. His body was discovered by police officers responding to a ShotSpotter activation around 1:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of 8th Street. Pakeman had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding his presence in West Oakland and the motive for his killing remain unclear.
Despite extensive investigations, no arrests have been made in connection with his murder.
Pakeman was a graduate of Kipp Collegiate High School in San Lorenzo and was attending Chabot College at the time of his death. His family described him as a good kid who loved basketball, baseball, and football, and had aspirations of traveling the world, particularly to Africa to explore his roots. They emphasized that he was not involved in any gang activity, which adds to the mystery of his untimely death.
The Oakland Police Department has been actively seeking information from the public to solve this case. They have offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator. Despite these efforts, the case remains unsolved, and the community continues to seek justice for Brandon Pakeman. The police have urged anyone with information to come forward, hoping that new leads might eventually bring closure to his grieving family.
