A Promising Life InterruptedLindsay Elaine McCollum, born and raised in Patterson, California, was a vibrant young woman with a passion for dance, piano, and literature. Her mother, Carrie, fondly ...

A Life on the StreetsEddie "Tennessee" Tate was a well-known figure among San Francisco's homeless community. Having moved to the city after the 1989 earthquake, he earned his nickname from his ...

A Promising Life Dedicated to ServiceKristopher Killian, a 23-year-old Oakland resident, was a man who exemplified dedication and service. After graduating from Hayward High School in 2011, he ...

A Life Cut ShortOn December 28, 2016, the city of Oakland was shaken by the tragic death of 22-year-old Keith Smith. A resident of Oakland, Keith was fatally shot in the 1100 block of 62nd Street, ...

A Life Cut Short in West OaklandOn January 4, 2017, the city of Oakland was shaken by its first homicide of the year. Devonte Malik Thomas, a 21-year-old resident, was fatally shot near the ...

A Promising Young Life Cut ShortOn January 20, 2017, the life of 18-year-old Josiah Shabazz Lightfoot was tragically ended in a fatal shooting at the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and Broad Street ...

A Promising Life Cut ShortOn January 22, 2017, the tight-knit community of Castroville, California, was shaken by the tragic death of 20-year-old Julian "Captain" Quintero. Known for his infectious ...

The Discovery of a Life Cut ShortOn the early morning of March 24, 2017, the serene environment of Gompers Preparatory Academy in San Diego was shattered by a grim discovery. As a school employee ...