A 24-year-old man died on New Year's Eve in San Francisco – the final homicide of 2021, police said.
The death is upsetting for many, including anti-violence groups.
"Put down your guns," Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church Pastor Jim Hopkins said on Sunday regarding the violence in Oakland. program, described as a "data-driven violence-reduction strategy' coordinating law enforcement, social services and the community. The major goal of the group is to reduce gang homicides and shooting by offering counseling, jobs, one-on-one meetings and multi-agency law enforcement action.
"The first reaction has to be one of grief and lament," he said. "And certainly a foreboding for, here we go again, after 134 homicides last year." The city of Oakland marked 134 homicides in 2021, with another five people killed on freeways that run through the city.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rapper Lil Devin killed aged 24 after 'masked men' storm New Year’s Eve partyThe American rapper was killed at a family party when 'several' masked men burst in and attacked him. Police have appealed for witnesses to step forward with evidence.
Read more »
Here's what San Francisco looked like 100 years agoYou can still spot a shipwreck off San Francisco that happened 100 years ago.
Read more »
A very San Francisco horoscope: Your 2022 outlook explainedGet ready for a hopeful 2022 and Pluto's once-in-a-lifetime return.
Read more »
Photos: Trey Lance’s first victory as starting quarterback for San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance completed 16-of-23 passes for 249 yards with two touchdowns in his first start at Levi’s Stadium.
Read more »
San Francisco homicide: Man shot near PresidioA 24-year-old man was fatally shot on New Year’s Eve in San Francisco’s Richmond District, police say.
Read more »
Deadly collisions in Richmond, San Jose, Vallejo at start of new yearAt least four people have been killed at the start of the new year in fatal car collisions across the Bay Area in Richmond, San Jose and Vallejo.
Read more »