Willie Bernstine IV

Willie Bernstine IV, a 32-year-old African American man, was fatally shot outside his workplace in Oakland, California, on the morning of December 31, 2024. Bernstine, a resident of Richmond, was a devoted father of two young children and was known for his bright spirit and loving nature. He was arriving for work at Auto-Chlor, a commercial dishwashing supplier located near 14th and Poplar Streets, when gunfire erupted. Authorities discovered at least 26 shell casings at the scene, suggesting a ...

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