Police Offered $250,000 Reward in 2016 Oceanview Murder
A decade after the fatal shooting of Keron Lamotte, the department has increased the reward for leads.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Violence
Neighbors in Oceanview and those who remember the 2016 killing of Keron Lamotte are being asked for new information by the San Francisco Police Department. The department has officially authorized a $250,000 reward for tips leading to charges in the cold case.
Why it matters
The reward increase marks a significant effort to resolve a crime that occurred at the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and Broad Street ten years ago. It remains unclear what specific new evidence or leads prompted this escalation a decade after the shooting.
The SFPD has authorized a $250,000 reward for information leading to charges, a decade after the incident occurred. The case, identified by police case number 160-817-367, remains officially open.
The players
San Francisco Police Department
The local agency responsible for investigating the homicide and managing the reward fund.
Keron Lamotte
The victim who was fatally shot while watching a mural being painted in 2016.
The details
Keron Lamotte was fatally shot on October 7, 2016, while observing an artist painting a mural near the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and Broad Street. The department is now offering the quarter-million-dollar bounty for information that directly leads to the identification and prosecution of a suspect. Residents with knowledge of the incident are encouraged to reference case number 160-817-367 when providing information to investigators.
Timeline
October 7, 2016: Keron Lamotte was shot and killed.
October 8, 2026: SFPD announced the increased reward.
Across the Bay
This reward increase follows the established pattern of the San Francisco Police Department cold case reward programs. It mirrors similar efforts where the city raises financial incentives to generate new leads in long-unsolved homicides.
Residents who may have witnessed the 2016 incident near Plymouth Avenue and Broad Street are now eligible for a significant financial incentive for providing actionable information. If you have any leads, you should reach out to the department referencing case number 160-817-367.
The takeaway
Authorities are banking on the passage of time and a large reward to finally close this decade-old homicide. Keep track of any future statements from the department regarding this case if you are interested in local public safety outcomes.
Further reading
For more updates on public safety investigations in the city, check our San Francisco violence coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KRON4.
