January 24, 2010 Oakdale Ave Homicide Anniversary: Huan Zhou Chen

San Francisco Police Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance with any information leading to the identification and/or arrest of the suspect(s) responsible for the senseless homicide of Huan Zhou Chen two years ago today.

The Office of the Mayor authorized a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for the assault on 83-year-old Huan Zhou Chen on January 24, 2010 on the 1600 block of Oakdale Avenue at approximately 6:00 P.M. A group of male juveniles brutally attacked Mr. Chen, striking him on the back of his head, causing him to fall to the pavement and hit his head. Mr. Chen died from his injuries on March 19, 2010.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Inspectors Kevin Jones or Pamela Hofsass of the San Francisco Police Department Homicide Detail, 553-1145, or to call the Confidential Tip Line, 415-575-4444 or text-a-tip to TIP411 with SFPD at the start of the message.

The original reward flyer, Crime Bulletin 10-43, which includes a photograph of Mr. Chen, accompanies this press release.