James Freeman, a 62-year-old Oakland resident, was killed on May 26, 2009. His death came during a violent year for the city, which recorded 104 homicides in 2009 and was experiencing a spike in violent crime in the late 2000s. Shootings were a leading cause of homicides during that period.

The community has repeatedly called for more resources to address unsolved cases and support grieving families.

If anyone knew James Freeman or has information about what happened on May 26, 2009, please come forward.