Gerald Jones

On May 4, 2008, Gerald Jones, age 47, was shot and killed in Oakland, California. His death occurred in an area that has long been plagued by violence, particularly in East and West Oakland, which accounted for a significant portion of the city's homicides. Oakland has struggled with high homicide rates over the years, with most of the incidents occurring in concentrated areas often referred to as the "100 blocks," which see a majority of the violent activity. These neighborhoods have been the f ...

Police ID man found slain in park - East Bay Times

2008 homicides - East Bay Times