16-year-old arrested in killing of Oakland student during attempted robbery

The Brief

  • A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder in the shooting death of an Oakland student during an attempted robbery, according to a report.
  • The victim was identified by friends as Derbing Alvarado, 15.
  • Derbing was walking with a group of friends on their way to soccer practice when tragedy struck.

OAKLAND, Calif. A 16-year-old boy was arrested in the killing of an Oakland student during an attempted robbery.

Suspect wanted victim’s backpack

What they’re saying:

The San Francisco Chronicle first reported that the teenage suspect is held on suspicion of murder in the shooting death of the 15-year-old victim on Monday afternoon.

“Through the dedicated and collaborative efforts of OPD Homicide Investigators, officers from Special Resource Section East, and Patrol, the 16-year-old was safely taken into custody on March 20, 2025.The case will be presented to Alameda County District Attorney’s Office for charging,” the Oakland Police Department said on Friday.

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