Jarvis Kent Hodges

Murdered

On July 5, 2008, 26-year-old Jarvis Kent Hodges was shot and killed in Oakland, California. His death added to the city's troubling pattern of violent crime during that year. Oakland was grappling with high rates of gun violence, particularly in areas marked by socioeconomic challenges. Despite the efforts of local law enforcement, Jarvis's murder, like many others, faced challenges in gathering sufficient evidence or witness testimony, which has often hindered the progress of such investigation ...Read More