In the early morning hours of May 31, 2026, the life of Lartey Solomon, a 33-year-old male registered nurse who had immigrated to the United States from Ghana, was tragically cut short in a downtown Oakland parking lot. Solomon, a resident of San Leandro, was a beloved figure in the Bay Area nursing community and had gained a significant following on social media as "Nurse Solomon," where he shared health education and advice.
On the night of his death, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Solomon and a friend were walking to their cars after leaving a nightclub in the 1400 block of Harrison Street. It was there that they were approached by a man who complimented a chain Solomon was wearing. The man approached a second time, demanding the necklace. As his friend walked ahead, he heard gunshots. Solomon had been shot at least once. He was quickly transported to a local hospital but was pronounced dead from his injuries.
The investigation into Solomon's homicide moved swiftly, and within days, Oakland police identified a suspect. On June 4, 2026, authorities arrested 39-year-old Shacory Carnell Daniels of Vallejo. Investigators reportedly tracked the suspect's vehicle and recovered shell casings that linked him to the crime. The Alameda County District Attorney's Office charged Daniels with murder, including a special allegation of felony murder because the killing occurred during the commission of an attempted robbery. Additional charges included personal and intentional discharge of a firearm, and possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. Daniels has a prior criminal history that includes convictions for pimping and false imprisonment. He is currently being held in custody without bail.
The death of Lartey Solomon, a passionate caregiver and educator who leaves behind a young daughter, sent shockwaves of grief through his family, friends, colleagues, and online followers. His family remembered him as a generous and loving man who was ironically fearful of guns. An online fundraiser was established to help with funeral expenses and to support his daughter and father in Ghana. Shacory Daniels was arraigned and has a plea hearing scheduled for June 30, 2026. The case against him is active, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The legal proceedings will determine the full circumstances surrounding the violent end to a life dedicated to healing and helping others.
