Jermel Holloway, aged 28, was shot and killed on November 29, 2009, in Oakland, California. The incident took place on the 3000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Way at around 11 p.m. Holloway was reportedly visiting the area to mark the anniversary of a friend's death when the shooting occurred. He was walking alone when he was attacked, and authorities have not identified any suspects in connection with the crime.
The Oakland Police Department has offered a $10,000 reward for any information that could lead to an arrest.
This homicide was part of a particularly violent period for Oakland, pushing the city's total number of homicides in 2009 to 101. The incident was recorded during a post-Thanksgiving weekend that saw another homicide, marking a grim milestone for the city. Despite ongoing efforts, including the use of Oakland's ShotSpotter acoustic surveillance system, police were unable to apprehend the assailants in either case. The community and law enforcement both continue to search for leads that might help solve this case and bring justice to Holloway's family and friends.
