Michael Arthur Rogers II, a 42-year-old resident of Oakland, California, tragically lost his life on July 24, 2022, in a shooting incident in Marin City, near Sausalito, CA. The incident occurred in the area of Cole Drive and Drake Avenue, where multiple 911 calls reported rapid gunfire. Upon arrival, deputies found Rogers and a female victim near a silver sedan. Rogers had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The female victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was later released from the hospital. A third individual, also injured in the shooting, arrived at a hospital separately, but their involvement remains unclear.
The Marin County Sheriff's Office quickly identified and arrested Sel Charvet Butler Jr., a 27-year-old resident of Marin City, in connection with the murder of Michael Arthur Rogers II. Butler was apprehended at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital on July 26, 2022, and subsequently booked into the Marin County Jail. He faces multiple charges, including murder, assault with a deadly weapon, shooting an occupied vehicle, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The investigation revealed that Butler had a prior criminal record, which contributed to the severity of the charges against him.
The case has seen significant developments, with Butler's arrest marking a crucial step in the investigation. The Marin County Sheriff's Office has been actively seeking additional information from the public to ensure a thorough investigation. The involvement of the third injured individual remains a point of interest, as authorities continue to piece together the events leading up to the shooting. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that could aid in the investigation, highlighting the collaborative effort between law enforcement and the public in seeking justice for Michael Arthur Rogers II.
