Remilio Meyers, aged 31, was shot and killed in a midday incident on September 21, 2011, in North Oakland. The shooting occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on the 800 block of 52nd Street, near the intersection with Martin Luther King Jr. Way and just two blocks from Children’s Hospital. Meyers was one of three men injured in the shooting; while Meyers succumbed to his injuries, another victim was left in critical condition, and a third man sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The shooting resulted in a temporary lockdown at the nearby Children’s Hospital to ensure the safety of patients and staff. The lockdown, which lasted between 20 to 30 minutes, was lifted once police secured the area. According to neighbors, the incident was notably violent, with one resident reporting hearing at least 40 gunshots. Such a large number of shots, particularly during the day, was unusual for the area despite it being known for frequent drug activity and prior incidents of violence. Local residents noted that similar shootings had taken place nearby in the preceding months, adding to a sense of ongoing instability and risk in the community.
The Oakland Police Department quickly arrived at the scene, blocking off the street and beginning their investigation, but they did not immediately release details about suspects or arrests. The circumstances surrounding the shooting appeared to be part of the broader challenge of violence in Oakland's troubled neighborhoods, particularly those struggling with drug-related issues. The police urged anyone with information about the incident to contact their Major Crimes Section as part of their efforts to solve the case and improve community safety.
