On August 20, 2023, at approximately 6:00 PM, 31-year-old Julian Carillo-Garcia was fatally shot in the 5800 block of Bancroft Avenue in Oakland, California. Upon receiving reports of an individual with an unknown injury, Oakland Police Department (OPD) officers arrived at the scene to find Carillo-Garcia suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Despite prompt medical attention, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
In the days following the incident, OPD's Homicide Investigators and the Violent Crimes Operation Center conducted a thorough investigation, leading to the arrest of 21-year-old Paula Faaui on August 24, 2023. She was charged with the murder of Carillo-Garcia. Additionally, 26-year-old Sariah Faaui was arrested and charged as an accessory to the murder after the fact. Both individuals were taken into custody without incident and were held at the Santa Rita Jail without bail.
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office formally charged Paula and Sariah Faaui for their respective roles in the homicide. The relationship between the suspects was not specified in the reports. Authorities have not publicly disclosed a motive for the shooting. The arrests underscore the commitment of OPD to addressing gun violence in the community.
In the wake of Carillo-Garcia's death, his family, including his wife, mourned his loss. Community members held vigils to honor his memory and called for justice. The case remains under investigation, and OPD has urged anyone with additional information to contact their Homicide Section or provide anonymous tips through their designated tip line.
