Curtis Haynes, a 28-year-old male security guard at Highland Hospital in Oakland, was fatally shot near 84th Avenue and International Boulevard around 7 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The shooting occurred shortly after Haynes was involved in a confrontation at the hospital where he worked. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Haynes worked as a security guard at Highland Hospital, a trauma center known for treating Oakland's gunshot victims.
According to family members, he was passionate about maintaining peace and had aspirations of becoming a police officer. The incident began with a dispute at the hospital involving a woman, which later led to the tragic shooting.
Following the incident, Oakland police took a 24-year-old woman into custody. However, she was subsequently released without charges as the investigation continues. No further suspect information has been made public.
The victim left behind a son who was approaching his first birthday. Tragically, Haynes had also lost his father, also named Curtis, to illness just months earlier in August. Alameda Health System, which operates Highland Hospital, expressed deep sadness over the loss of Haynes, noting his dedication to serving the community and his career aspirations in law enforcement.
A family member, who requested anonymity, described Haynes as someone who "was trying to stop violence and ended up losing his life to violence." They emphasized his role as a peacemaker, stating that in any confrontation, "he wanted the best for everyone."
