On the morning of January 3, 2026, Miguel Ramirez Rivera, a 54-year-old man, was fatally shot in what has been described as a triple homicide at a market in East Oakland. The incident, which also claimed the lives of two other individuals, unfolded shortly after 3 a.m. on International Boulevard near 85th Avenue, a grim start to the new year for the city.
According to initial reports from the Oakland Police Department, the shooting was detected by the city's ShotSpotter system.
When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered three people with gunshot wounds. Two of the victims were pronounced dead at the location of the shooting. Miguel Ramirez Rivera was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Family members of Ramirez Rivera have spoken out, identifying him as one of the deceased and asserting that he was an innocent bystander caught in the violence. The Oakland Police Department's homicide detectives are actively investigating the killings. As of now, authorities have not released any information regarding potential suspects or any arrests made in connection with the triple homicide. The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist in their investigation.
