Marco Esparza

Murdered
Case Description
Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Marco Esparza, a 16-year-old Oakland resident, was shot and killed on July 18, 2009, while attending an illegal car rally, commonly known as a sideshow. The event, a frequent gathering spot for local youth, turned deadly when gunfire erupted, leaving Esparza fatally wounded. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, Esparza succumbed to his injuries shortly after the shooting. His death shocked the community and highlighted the ongoing issue of violence at these unsanctioned events.

The ...Read More
Links to Additional Sources (3)
See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Oakland teen caught in sideshow dies - East Bay Times

    •     ...View 2 additional sources
    Victim Details

    Marco Esparza

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Oakland

    CA

    2009-07-18

    16

    Marco

    Esparza

    10/13/2024


    Area Body Found:
    Forum Posts (1)
    My thoughts and prayers are with the victim and their family during this difficult time. I hope they... ...Read More
    01/21/2023
    Other Murder Cases from Oakland, California

    Erin Adams

    Murdered: Oct 08, 2012
    Erin Adams, a 19-year-old from Oakland, California, was tragically killed on October 8, 2012, in a s ...Read More

    Eric Boykin

    Murdered: Mar 25, 2008
    Eric Boykin, a 26-year-old from Oakland, California, was killed on March 25, 2008, in a homicide tha h ...Read More

    Abebe Bent

    Murdered: Oct 31, 2015
    On October 31, 2015, Abebe Bent, aged 38, was fatally shot in West Oakland, California. The incident n ...Read More

    Demorea Reed

    Murdered: Oct 15, 2017
    Demorea Reed, aged 31, was fatally shot on October 15, 2017, in Oakland, California. The shooting to t ...Read More

    Marcellus Bradley

    Murdered: Mar 30, 2011
    Marcellus Bradley, a 27-year-old Oakland resident, was fatally shot on March 30, 2011, in East Oakla l ...Read More

    Keith Smith

    Murdered: Dec 28, 2016
    Keith Smith, aged 22, was shot and killed on December 28, 2016, in Oakland, California. The incident n ...Read More

    Fnu Bey

    Murdered: Mar 11, 2017
    Eighteen-year-old Fnu Bey was shot and killed on March 11, 2017, in Oakland, California. His death o ...Read More