Michael Hodgson, a 37-year-old resident of Oakland, was shot and killed on March 10, 2013, in East Oakland. Hodgson’s death occurred during a period of elevated violence in Oakland, which experienced 92 homicides in 2013. He was one of several individuals fatally shot during that time, highlighting the challenges faced by the Oakland Police Department in curbing violence.
The incident is part of Oakland's broader struggle with gun violence and unsolved homicides, as the city has consistently experienced high rates of violent crime, particularly in neighborhoods like East Oakland.
