SFPD Marks 19 Years Since Killing of Aubrey Abrakasa, Case Remains Cold
On August 14, 2006, 17-year-old Aubrey Abrakasa was fatally shot in San Francisco, prompting a renewed plea for public assistance to solve his murder on its 19th anniversary. Witnesses reported that Aubrey warned others before he was shot 12 times in a suspected gang-related incident involving a local group, the Central Division Players. Despite the passage of time, the motivations behind the shooting remain unclear, and investigators have struggled to identify the shooter. Recently enacted legislation allows for a $250,000 reward to be paid when charges are filed, aimed at encouraging tips from the community. Paulette Brown, Aubrey's mother, has become a prominent advocate for crime victims, emphasizing the need for action rather than passivity in her grief.
She collaborated with the SFPD to create awareness campaigns for homicide victims. A commemorative event at the site of the shooting emphasized the broader societal issue of gun violence. Former Supervisor Dean Preston highlighted the collective responsibility of leadership to address these ongoing challenges.