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Scope LevelLocal
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Last Update2025-09-11
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Event Overview
Urban gun violence results in the tragic death of an innocent bystander. The incident highlights the collateral damage and personal tragedy that can result from armed conflicts in public spaces, leaving families to grapple with unexpected loss and emotional turmoil.
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Mica Esquibell, 28, Killed by Stray Bullet in Oakland Shootout
A 28-year-old man, Mica Esquibell, was killed by a stray bullet during a shootout involving multiple armed groups in Oakland on September 6. The incident occurred near his apartment at 17th Street and San Pablo Avenue. Mica, who was a manager at a San Francisco cannabis store, was taken to the hospital where he died. His father learned about the incident hours later. Mica's mother, Tina Estrella, expressed her deep grief, saying she will never be okay again. The family is struggling with the loss, while others move on. The police have not provided much information to the family about the incident or who is responsible. The shootout resulted in two deaths and several injuries, described by authorities and the police union as a 'major gun battle' and a 'critical incident.'