Oakland, California – Two men have been formally charged in connection with a deadly early-morning shooting inside a neighborhood market in East Oakland that left three people dead, including two brothers, just days into the new year. Prosecutors say the January 3 attack played a role in a troubling spike in homicides at the start of 2026.
Incident Overview
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that Darrell Tatmon, 40, and Angelo Lemelle Pharr, 37, are facing multiple felony charges tied to the triple shooting that occurred inside a small market on International Boulevard.
Authorities described the attack as a targeted and violent incident that shocked residents in the surrounding East Oakland neighborhood, where late-night businesses often serve as community gathering spots.
Timeline of Events
The shooting happened at approximately 3 a.m. on January 3 inside a market located in the 8400 block of International Boulevard.
According to investigators, two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while a third victim was transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The incident occurred within the first 72 hours of the new year, bringing Oakland’s homicide count to five deaths in the first three days of 2026…