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Two 18-Year-Olds Charged with Murder and Attempted Murder in Fast Food Restaurant Shooting in Oakland

Oakland, California – Charges of murder and attempted murder have been filed against two 18-year-olds in connection with a fatal shooting outside a local fast-food restaurant. According to court records, Jamal Watts of Oakland and Juliese Lawson of Pacheco are accused of killing 28-year-old Kenyetta Chapman from Brentwood and attempting to murder a 19-year-old woman who managed to escape despite sustaining injuries. The tragic incident occurred on January 21, when Chapman and the young woman …

Oakland Man Charged with Murder and Domestic Violence in Girlfriend’s Death

Oakland, California – A tragic incident unfolded in Oakland as a man was charged with the murder and domestic violence of his 24-year-old girlfriend. Zoe Reidy-Watts of Oakland was found deceased in their downtown apartment on 15th Street, with severe injuries on her body including multiple rib fractures, a lacerated liver, and visible bruises. The accused, Victor Frieson III, 27, is held at Santa Rita Jail on charges of murder and corporal injury to a …

Oakland Man Convicted for Fatal Shooting at Richmond Father’s Day Party

Richmond, California – After a lengthy investigation, the Contra Costa County district attorney’s office announced the conviction of an Oakland man in connection with a deadly mass shooting at a Father’s Day party in 2021. Enrique Ramirez-Calmo was arrested for his involvement in the shooting that resulted in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to four others at the party in Richmond. Ramirez-Calmo, along with another gang member, opened fire at the party, resulting …

Oakland Officer Murder Case: Third Defendant Faces Murder Charges

OAKLAND, Calif. – Alameda County prosecutors have brought murder charges against a third suspect in the shooting death of an undercover Oakland police officer. The charges stem from the officer’s fatal shooting in response to a burglary report last month. Marquise Cooper, 34, is being held without bail and is set to make an initial court appearance on Tuesday, jail records show. Earlier in the month, murder charges were filed against Mark Demetrious Sanders, 27, …

Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of Oakland Police Officer Fled the Bay Area Before Extradition

OAKLAND, Calif. – Another suspect has been charged with murder in connection with the killing of Oakland police Officer Tuan Le. Marquise Cooper, 34, is facing charges of murder and commercial burglary in connection with the December 29 cannabis dispensary break-in and fatal shooting of Officer Le. He is now the fourth person to face charges in connection to the officer’s death, and the third person to be charged with murder. Cooper, who fled the …

Shots Fired: Police on the Hunt for Jewelry Store Robbery Suspects in Oakland

OAKLAND, California – Authorities in Oakland are on the lookout for two suspects involved in a robbery and shootout at a jewelry store in East Oakland on Monday morning. The incident occurred on the 4100 block of International Boulevard. According to a statement from local law enforcement, the police responded to a call from the business just before 10:15 a.m. Upon arrival, it was discovered that two suspects had entered the store, brandishing firearms and …

Gunfire Erupts in East Oakland Jewelry Store Robbery – Suspects on the Loose

OAKLAND, California – Authorities are in search of at least two individuals linked to a robbery and exchange of gunfire at a jewelry store in East Oakland on Monday morning. The incident took place on the 4100 block of International Boulevard just before 10:15 a.m., as reported by CBS News Bay Area. Two suspects entered the establishment, brandishing firearms and aiming them at two employees behind the counter. Fearing for their safety, one of the …

Beloved Oakland Corner Store Clerk Fatally Shot During Robbery – Exclusive Promotion Price Available for Limited Time

Oakland, California – A beloved corner store clerk in Oakland, California was fatally shot during a robbery, sparking outrage and grief in the local community. The tragic incident occurred at the corner store where the clerk, who was well-loved by residents, was shot during the robbery. The community is devastated by the loss and is calling for justice for the victim. The store had been a staple in the neighborhood for years, and the clerk …

Suspect in Murder of Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le Makes First Court Appearance

OAKLAND, Calif. – The suspect accused of shooting and killing Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le appeared in court for the first time since the incident. Mark Sanders, the alleged shooter, appeared in court with his back to the cameras and did not enter a plea, with his arraignment waived. Annie Beles, defense attorney for Sanders, reminded everyone that a person charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty by the prosecution beyond a …

Two Men Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of Oakland Police Officer at Marijuana Business

OAKLAND, California – Two men have been charged with murder in the tragic shooting death of an Oakland police officer who was responding to a burglary report at a marijuana business. Mark Sanders, 27, of Tracy, and Allen Starr Brown, 28, of Chico, have been accused of the murder. During their court appearances, both men waived their arraignment, delaying their pleas to a later date. Sanders’ defense attorney, Annie Beles, urged the public to withhold …