On March 9, 2015, 19-year-old Donzel Gaines was tragically killed in a double homicide at Crocker Amazon Playground in San Francisco, California. Gaines, along with 18-year-old Kenyatta Butler Jr., was found shot in a parked car in the Excelsior neighborhood. The incident occurred in the morning hours, with both victims sitting in a 2002 Chevrolet Camaro.
Butler was pronounced dead at the scene, while Gaines, who sustained multiple gunshot wounds, was rushed to San Francisco General Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into the double homicide led to the arrest of two suspects, 21-year-old Davante Robinson and 21-year-old Gregory Morton III, on March 26, 2015. The arrests were the result of a collaborative effort between the San Francisco Police Department's Homicide Detail, Daly City Police Department, and the Gang Task Force unit. Witnesses at the scene reported seeing two gunmen, one fleeing on foot and the other by vehicle. The police have not released the booking photos of the suspects due to pending identification matters.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. The San Francisco Police Department continues to seek information from the public to aid in solving the case. Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact the police anonymously. This tragic event marked one of the early homicides in San Francisco for the year 2015, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in the city.
