Lucio Monzon-Funes, a 28-year-old resident of East Oakland, California, tragically lost his life on January 21, 2021. The incident occurred shortly after midnight outside his home on the 8200 block of D Street. According to police reports, Monzon-Funes was approached by an armed individual who demanded money and other valuables. In an attempt to escape, Monzon-Funes was shot by the assailant. Despite the immediate response from emergency services, he succumbed to his injuries at 7:34 a.m.
on January 21, 2021. The suspect fled the scene on foot, and no items were taken during the attempted robbery.
The Oakland Police Department identified Monzon-Funes' death as the 11th homicide of the year, highlighting a concerning spike in violent crimes within the city. The department's Ceasefire team, along with community partners, has been actively working to address the surge in violence and provide support to affected families and communities. Despite these efforts, the initial investigation into Monzon-Funes' death did not yield any immediate arrests.
In a significant development, Arthur Lee Jackson, a 32-year-old Oakland resident, was later charged with the murder of Lucio Monzon-Funes. Jackson, who was already in custody facing multiple felony charges related to a robbery spree targeting Latinos, was linked to the homicide through forensic evidence connecting him to the firearm used in the shooting. Jackson's criminal activities included 20 counts of robbery or attempted robbery and several charges of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. He entered a not guilty plea and remains in custody at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, California, with a bail set at $220,000.
The case against Jackson is ongoing, with court records indicating a pretrial conference scheduled for April 13. The Oakland Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Oakland have offered a reward for information leading to further developments in the case, emphasizing the community's role in combating violence and seeking justice for victims like Lucio Monzon-Funes.
