Marcus Gill

Death by Force

On April 24, 2009, Marcus Gill, a 21-year-old Oakland resident, was fatally shot in an incident that added to the rising number of homicides in the city that year. Gill's death occurred during a period when Oakland was grappling with increasing violent crime, particularly in neighborhoods struggling with gang-related activities. Oakland police launched an investigation into the homicide, but like many cases at the time, progress was hindered by limited witness cooperation and the broader challen ...Read More