Derryck Harris, a 19-year-old from Oakland, California, was tragically shot and killed on January 19, 2014, in an ambush that also took the life of his childhood friend, Lamar Broussard. The two were driving together near the intersection of 100th Avenue and Longfellow Avenue when unknown assailants opened fire on their vehicle in broad daylight. Despite the public nature of the attack, which occurred around 2:15 p.m., no witnesses have come forward to identify the suspects.
This devastating incident occurred just three weeks after Lamar's younger brother, Lee Weathersby III, was also murdered, adding to the grief of both families. Detectives have not confirmed whether the two murders are connected, and despite numerous pleas for information from the families and law enforcement, both cases remain unsolved.
The ongoing lack of justice for these victims reflects a larger issue of unsolved homicides in Oakland, where cooperation from witnesses is often limited, leaving many families searching for answers. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to contact the Oakland Police Department.
