Lee Weathersby III, 13, was fatally shot on January 1, 2014, in East Oakland while walking home from a New Year’s Eve event at the Boys and Girls Club. He was about two blocks from his home when the attack occurred. Police believe Lee may not have been the intended target. His death was reported as Oakland’s first homicide of 2014 and deeply affected his school, Alliance Academy, which along with family and community members later held a memorial.

The tragedy intensified when Lee’s older brother, Lamar Broussard, was killed 19 days later. Their mother, Dinyal New, lost both sons within weeks and has continued to seek justice. Details about suspects in Lee’s homicide have remained limited. If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could help the family, please come forward.