On May 20, 2008, 34-year-old Andre Daniels was shot and killed outside his home in the Alice Griffith public housing project in San Francisco's Bayview district. Known in his community as a peacemaker, Daniels was attacked in what police described as an execution-style shooting. The incident took place early in the morning, and despite efforts by the police, no suspects were immediately identified. The nature of the crime shocked the community, as Daniels had been involved in efforts to ease tensions in the troubled neighborhood near Candlestick Park.
Daniels' murder added to the rising violence in San Francisco's Bayview area during that time, which was plagued by gang-related activity and other violent crimes. Authorities have continued to encourage anyone with information to come forward, but his case remains unsolved. The San Francisco Police Department has offered rewards for tips that could lead to an arrest in cases like his.
