Justin Willis, a 27-year-old resident of South San Francisco, was tragically shot and killed on January 29, 2017, in the Bayview District of San Francisco. The incident occurred just before 1 p.m. on Armstrong Avenue. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Willis lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of paramedics, Willis succumbed to his injuries at San Francisco General Hospital.
The investigation into Willis's death led to the arrest of two
suspects in late April 2017. Brejon Jackson, a 20-year-old resident of San Francisco, and Nakida Lampkins, a 19-year-old resident of San Mateo, were apprehended in San Mateo. Jackson was charged with murder, while Lampkins was charged with being an accessory to the crime. The arrests were made by San Francisco police homicide investigators, with assistance from the San Mateo County North Central Regional SWAT team.
The case against Jackson and Lampkins revealed that they had allegedly worked together to carry out the shooting. Jackson was held without bail, while Lampkins was released on bail. The investigation into the motive behind the shooting and any potential connections to gang activity or other criminal enterprises was ongoing. Authorities continued to seek information from the public to aid in their investigation, urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward.
The tragic death of Justin Willis and the subsequent arrests highlighted the ongoing issues of gun violence and crime in the Bayview District. The community mourned the loss of Willis, and his family sought justice for his untimely death. The legal proceedings against Jackson and Lampkins were closely watched, as the community hoped for a resolution that would bring some measure of closure to those affected by this senseless act of violence.
