On August 8, 2023, Francisco Felix was found fatally shot in his vehicle at Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline in Oakland, California. The incident occurred around 2:20 p.m., when park visitors discovered Felix unresponsive and alerted authorities. Upon arrival, law enforcement confirmed that Felix had succumbed to gunshot wounds.
Following the initiation of a homicide investigation, witnesses provided descriptions of a vehicle seen leaving the area around the time of the
shooting. These accounts led investigators to identify a suspect vehicle matching the descriptions. Subsequent efforts resulted in the arrest of Ginrhic Arden Bernandino Santiago, who was taken into custody on suspicion of murdering Francisco Felix. The East Bay Regional Park District Police Department announced Santiago's arrest, noting that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
The arrest of Santiago represents a significant development in the case, offering a measure of relief to the community and Felix's loved ones. Authorities continue to seek additional information to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the homicide. They have urged anyone with relevant details to contact the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department's crime tip line at (510) 690-6521.
