One person is dead and another gravely wounded following a shootout at an Oakland gas station on Thursday afternoon (October 21).
According to ABC7, retired Oakland Police Captain Ersie Joyner was shot six times as three men attempted to rob him as he pumped gas. Joyner fought back and wound up shooting and killing one of the suspects, who was later identified as SOB x RBE affiliate Lil Theze.
Former FBI Investigator Rick Smith notes it will more than likely be ruled self-defense, explaining, “I think he was entirely justified in shooting the suspects. He felt his life was in jeopardy.” Disturbing video of the incident has Oakland residents on high alert.
“I just think the situation in Oakland is horrible and getting worse everyday and that’s a video example of how bad it is,” he added. “There is an increased rate of fear and terror and lack of peace.”
As journalist Sergio Quintana explained in a tweet, “Here’s security camera video of the fatal shootout in Downtown Oakland. Detectives say three men try to rob retired Oakland Police Captain Ersie Joyner near downtown. After a struggle, shots are exchanged. Joyner fatally hits one man, then he is shot multiple times.”
Reports state Lil Theze was pronounced dead at the scene, while Joyner was rushed to Highland Hospital where he’s currently “fighting for his life” but in stable condition. In a cruel twist of fate, Joyner had led the police department’s Ceasefire anti-violence initiative from 2013 until his retirement as a captain in 2019, working to contact residents vulnerable to crime and violence and provide services.
Hours after the shooting, Oakland police Chief LeRonne Armstrong held a press conference outside of the hospital and described the wounded victim as a retired former police officer “lawfully able to carry a firearm” who was in stable but serious condition after the shooting.
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Armstrong confirmed the attempted robbery victim was pumping gas at the station when “he was approached by several individuals that began to rob him of his belongings. Investigators are seeking a black four-door sedan that was seen leaving the scene.
Lil Theze teamed up with fellow rapper Daboii for the “Hashtag” video in May. Watch it below.
“When Keeping It Real Goes Retarded… “
There’s nothing real about robbing an innocent person of their belongings. Get a fucking job and buy your own stuff.
Dey didnt deserve 2 be got like dat dey jus tryin 2 make dere endz meet dawgand keepin it for realz in da east oakland mac pimp daddy.
Got what you deserved. Stick to robbin the trap, not decent people
Deserve what get fortunately
This is what all of that BLM and defund the police gets. One asshole cop went too far and murdered a criminal in cold blood. Now POC’s in every major city in America are suffering because stupid people didn’t think before they pushed their bullshit woke agenda. The entire Us as a whole has had an increase in homicides and violent crime since defunding the police became a thing. Chicago already has dozens more murders this year than last, and there are 2 more months left to go. The same with LA, NY, Houston, Atlanta. People are ridiculously stupid.
I’m not even sure what point you’re trying to make but I’m pretty sure you don’t know what “in cold blood” means.
Homicides are up 37% YOY
Got exactly what he deserved, dead. To bad he didn’t kill the other 2 scumbags.
I’m glad he’s dead. Hope the Chief pulls through. Should have shot the other 2 clowns in the face too.
I agree shouldve popped all of their melons
I think it’s really sad how these streets have gotten so out of hand.Prayers fir the ex chief and my deepest condolences to the rapper who died although he was wrong as 2left shoes to Rob innocent people and the outcome of this is just Bad all the way around. Very sad we living in these terrible times in Oakland.California I am so glad that I grew up in Oakland when Oakland was fun and much safer??????????