On January 19, 2014, Lamar Broussard, age 19, was tragically shot and killed in Oakland, California. The incident occurred in broad daylight at the intersection of 100th and Longfellow Avenues. Broussard and his childhood friend, Derryck Harris, were in Broussard's car, intending to drive to a local store when they were ambushed by unknown assailants. Both young men were killed in the hail of gunfire, and the attackers managed to flee the scene without being identified.
The homicide of Lamar Broussard happened only three weeks after the tragic death of his younger brother, 13-year-old Lee Weathersby III, who was also shot in East Oakland. Lamar's stepfather, Lee Weathersby Jr., expressed the family's heartbreak, describing the overwhelming loss of both his sons in such a short span of time. He emphasized that parents should not be in the position of burying their children, and he urged the police to find those responsible for these killings.
Despite happening in a public space during the daytime, no witnesses have come forward to help identify the shooters, leaving the case unresolved. Authorities have repeatedly asked for anyone with information to contact the Oakland Police Department's Homicide Unit or their anonymous tip line. The Broussard family, along with law enforcement, continues to hope for justice for Lamar and his younger brother, emphasizing the need for community cooperation to bring those responsible to justice. The double tragedy highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Oakland and the severe impact it has on families and communities.
