Carla Lee, 29, a Black woman from Oakland, was shot and killed outside her East Oakland home on Monday evening, September 22, 2025, as she was heading out to pick up her niece and nephew from an after-school program, according to her family and local reports. First responders pronounced Carla Lee, 29, dead at the scene. Early accounts described gunfire erupting in front of the residence, turning an ordinary errand into a sudden tragedy that left relatives and neighbors reeling.
Witnesses and family members told reporters that shots appeared to come from a light-colored sedan that was chasing a white pickup truck down the street, with the burst of gunfire striking Carla Lee, 29, in front of her home. Police said the victim had been shot at least once and urged anyone with video or other evidence to come forward as detectives canvassed the area for leads. Loved ones described Carla Lee, 29, as a hardworking caregiver whose daily rhythms were intertwined with caring for children in her family.
Authorities have not announced any arrests in the killing of Carla Lee, 29, and have not publicly identified a suspect or suspects. The Oakland Police Department asked the public to contact the Homicide Section or submit digital evidence to investigators as they continued to gather information and process the scene in the days following the shooting. Community memorial posts and an online obituary later confirmed the victim's identity and date of death as September 22, 2025.
