The Brief
- The owner of Eddy Cash 4 Gold in Oakland thought the alleged perpetrators were customers trying to sell gold before a shootout that left two of the suspects dead, according to court records.
- The store owner exchanged gunfire with the suspects, and when it was over, two of them were dead. They were Dennis Oyewole, 25, and Devinelle Broussard,
- Two surviving suspects now face attempted robbery and murder charges. The third suspect suspect is 16 years old.
OAKLAND, Calif. – The owner of an Oakland jewelry shop thought alleged robbers were customers trying to sell gold before a wild shootout left two suspects dead, according to court records.
Owner thought suspects were trying to make a sale
What we know:
The confrontation unfolded Sept. 10 around 7:45 p.m. at Eddy Cash 4 Gold, 7114 International Blvd., when five people arrived to make a sale, the owner told authorities. According to Yelp, the business closes at 7:30 p.m.
Court documents say the owner unlocked the door and was overwhelmed by the armed suspects, and attacked. The owner’s cousin was also attacked.
Attack sparks gunfight
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