Duriel Fortenberry

Duriel Fortenberry, a 30-year-old resident of Oakland, California, was tragically killed on July 11, 2010. His death occurred during a year in which Oakland experienced 94 homicides, part of a persistent trend of high violent crime rates in the city. The homicide took place in East Oakland, a part of the city that has historically struggled with gun violence and other forms of crime. In remembrance of the victims, including Fortenberry, St. Columba Catholic Church held a memorial at the end of 2 ...