Ali Reese

Ali Reese, a 34-year-old African-American man from Concord, California, was a devoted father of at least three children and the owner of a towing company. Known by the nickname "Money Tree," he was also the Sergeant of Arms for the BayArea MagicWheels Motorcycle Club. His death left a profound void in the lives of his family and friends, who organized a fundraiser to help cover his final expenses.

In the early morning hours of Sunday, March 29, 2015, Reese was enjoying a night out with friends at a nightclub in Old Oakland. At approximately 2:19 a.m., after leaving the club, Reese and two friends were standing by their car in the 500 block of 10th Street, between Clay and Jefferson streets. The area, located near downtown and the police headquarters, was known for its popular restaurants and nightlife, often drawing crowds from surrounding cities. As they stood there, two unknown men approached them on foot.

Without warning, one or both of the suspects opened fire, shooting Reese multiple times. His friends were not injured in the attack. The assailants immediately fled the scene on foot, disappearing into the night. Emergency services were called, and Reese was rushed to Highland Hospital, but his injuries were too severe, and he was pronounced dead. The shooting was one of four that occurred in Oakland within a 24-hour period that weekend.

The Oakland Police Department launched a homicide investigation into Reese's death, which marked the city's 21st homicide of the year. Investigators, including Sgt. Robert Rosin, stated that a motive for the shooting was not immediately clear. The attack appeared targeted, yet the reason behind it remained a mystery to both law enforcement and Reese's loved ones. No description of the suspects has been publicly released, and no arrests have been made in the years following the shooting.

The investigation has relied heavily on the hope that someone from the community will come forward with information. To encourage potential witnesses, the Oakland Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Oakland offered a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for Ali Reese's murder.

Years have passed since the shooting, and the case remains unsolved. The questions surrounding why a father and business owner was gunned down on a city street are still unanswered. His family continues to seek justice, left to navigate their grief without closure. The community remembers a man taken too soon by a sudden act of violence.

As of the last available reports, Ali Reese's murder is an open and active case with the Oakland Police Department. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police department's homicide section at 510-238-3821 or the Crime Stoppers of Oakland tip line at 510-777-8572.