"He created the documentary "Straight Outta Hunters Point" in 2003, and his film "Sucker Free City," directed by Spike Lee, aired on Showtime. In 2024, he took over editorship of the San Francisco Bay View National Black Newspaper, and just last month, the Society of Professional Journalists of Northern California awarded him the Silver Heart Award for revitalizing the paper when it was "on the brink of closure." The award noted his work in Black media and mentoring members of the community."
"The award noted his work in Black media and mentoring members of the community. "It's feeling surreal this whole experience - after all those years to have to stand trial for this situation," Epps said in an interview. He called the circumstances "painful," but said he is trying to keep his composure for the sake of his children, the youngest of whom is five years old."
"Three years after the shooting, Epps was arrested for murder. The case relied in part on digital images of the shooting by local forensic analyst Jason Fries of 3D Forensic Inc., according to the San Francisco Chronicle. At the 2019 preliminary hearing, prosecutors used the images to show that Polk may have turned away from Epps when he was shot, suggesting that the shooting may not have been self-defense."
Kevin Epps, 57, will go on trial on murder charges for a 2016 shooting in which Marcus Polk was killed at Epps' home. The men were acquainted through family ties: Polk's former wife and Epps' fiancée were sisters. Epps was not charged until 2019. Epps is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and editor of the San Francisco Bay View, with recent recognition for revitalizing the paper. Epps says the shooting was self-defense and describes the experience as surreal and painful while trying to remain composed for his children. Prosecutors rely in part on digital forensic images and witness testimony questioning the self-defense claim.
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