Eondre Lamon Bolton was 19 when he was shot and killed on December 4, 2017, in the parking lot of a Target in Emeryville. The shooting happened during a marijuana deal that turned violent after Bolton and his companion, Maurice Hanks, allegedly attempted to rob the buyer, Cameron Smith. Bolton was shot multiple times, including a fatal wound to the back of his head as he tried to flee; Hanks survived his injuries.

Oakland resident Cameron Smith, 23, was arrested and charged with Bolton’s murder and the attempted murder of Hanks. At trial Smith’s defense said he acted in self-defense during the robbery attempt; the prosecution argued the killing was premeditated and described it as an execution. A jury convicted Smith, and in April 2019 he was sentenced to seven years in state prison.

If anyone knew Eondre Bolton or witnessed the incident in the Target parking lot, please share what you remember.