On March 2, 2025, 19-year-old Davonye Cummings was tragically killed in Oakland, California. The incident occurred at an apartment on the 2600 block of 74th Avenue, where Cummings was shot in the neck shortly after 8 a.m. Authorities were alerted to the crime when the suspect’s mother called 911, reporting a disturbing phone call from her son. The suspect, 32-year-old Terrence Miles, allegedly told his mother, “Mom help! I shot her,” followed by, “I didn’t mean to.”
Miles was arrested the same day and has remained in custody at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin. He has been charged with murder, domestic violence, and possession of a firearm as a felon. Court records indicate that Miles has five prior felony convictions, including assault with a deadly weapon. Police recovered a Glock pistol from a bedroom inside the apartment, where Cummings’ body was found.
Miles is scheduled to appear in court on April 1 to enter a plea. He is being held without the possibility of bail. The case has drawn attention due to the suspect’s criminal history and the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. Authorities continue to investigate the incident, and further details may emerge as the legal proceedings unfold.
