Winston Callender, a 29-year-old man from Oakland, California, was shot on October 20, 2012, near the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and High Street. He survived the initial attack but struggled with his injuries for nearly two years before succumbing to them. Winston faced multiple surgeries to address internal damage, but complications persisted. He spent his final days surrounded by family, ultimately passing away in his mother's home on October 25, 2012.
Winston had a difficult upbringing, marked by struggles with mental health and a lack of adequate support. His mother, Judith Jones, noted that his mental health and learning issues were dismissed by teachers and doctors when he was younger, which ultimately led to him falling through the cracks. Winston also faced challenges due to the absence of a father figure, which led him to seek connections and mentorship from friends involved in street activities. His close ties to these individuals eventually put him in dangerous situations, culminating in his tragic death.
Despite his struggles, Winston is remembered by his family as a caring father and a loving family member. His mother Judith, sister Chanelle, and wife Blanca have expressed their grief and the immense impact of his loss. They believe that if he had received appropriate mental health support and if circumstances had been different, Winston might still be alive today, and his children would not have lost their father.
