The person at the center of this case
Brian Bole, age 30
Cold Case · Open
10 years waiting · since 2016
BRIAN BOLE
Justice for Brian Bole, age 30 — the trail went cold in 2016, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who was the unknown subject that approached and shot Brian Bole? What was their appearance, vehicle, or direction of flight?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses at the bar or on Richmond Boulevard who saw the suspect or the shooting?
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evidence
Lead #3What type of firearm was used? Are there ballistic records or forensic evidence that could identify the shooter?
On April 10, 2016, at approximately 12:15 a.m., Brian Bole, age 30, was fatally shot while walking toward his residence on Richmond Boulevard in Oakland, California, shortly after leaving a local bar. An unknown subject approached him, fired the fatal shot, and fled the scene, leaving the killer's identity and motive unknown. The FBI is seeking information from the public to identify and apprehend the person responsible, with a reward of up to $20,000 for tips leading to an arrest.
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FBI San Francisco Field Office / Oakland Police Department
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4What was the motive for the shooting? Was it random violence, a robbery, or a targeted attack?
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contact
Lead #5Anyone with information should contact Oakland Police Tip Line at (510) 238-7950 or submit tips at tips.fbi.gov
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Murder Victim Oakland, California April 10, 2016 On April 10, 2016, at approximately 12:15 a.m., Brian Bole, age 30, was murdered while walking towards his residence on Richmond Boulevard in Oakland, California. Bole had just left a local bar when he was approached by an unknown subject who fatally shot him and then fled the area.
Timeline of Events
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2016-04-10
12:15Brian Bole murdered
Brian Bole, age 30, was shot and killed while walking toward his residence on Richmond Boulevard in Oakland after leaving a local bar. An unknown subject approached him, fired the fatal shot, and fled the area.
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Case Information
Incident:April 10, 2016 at 12:15 PM
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:April 10, 2016 at 12:15 PM
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case