Jakary Garrett, 22, was killed on August 11, 2012, in Oakland, California, during a year that saw an increase in fatal violence across the city. Oakland recorded 127 homicides in 2012, and Garrett’s death occurred in East Oakland, a neighborhood repeatedly affected by gang activity and deep socio-economic pressures.

Records show Garrett had an earlier arrest in November 2008 for receiving or concealing stolen property and taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent. Beyond that, the case highlights one of many homicides in Oakland that families say remain unresolved, contributing to community frustration over a lack of accountability and public safety.

Did anyone in East Oakland know Jakary Garrett or have information about the circumstances of his death?