Joseph Doaty

Joseph Doaty was remembered by loved ones as a loyal and caring friend who would drop everything to help someone in need. A 34-year-old Black man from Oakland, California, he was described on a memorial page as a "very genuine person" who "loved everyone."

On the evening of June 19, 2024, Doaty had just pulled up to his home and parked his car. Around 7 p.m., on the 1000 block of 77th Avenue, he was seen outside his vehicle talking with another man. According to authorities, the conversation grew heated, and the other man became increasingly irate.

The man then pulled out a gun and fired at Doaty multiple times. A child who was standing just a few feet away witnessed the shooting but was not physically injured. Doaty was fatally wounded in the attack.

Oakland police identified Doaty as the victim and are investigating his death as a homicide. Investigators have not publicly stated whether they have determined the nature of the argument or if Doaty and his killer knew one another. As of July 2024, police had not announced any arrests in the case, which remains unsolved.