Oakland Man Charged in Revenge Shooting Tied to 2021 Gang Killing

Prosecutors allege Shaka Fagans shot at two suspects in a previous gang-related murder case.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Prosecutors in Oakland have charged 26-year-old Shaka Fagans with attempted murder for allegedly shooting at two men in 2022 who were uncharged suspects in the 2021 killing of Bert Brigham III. The shooting appears to be tied to an ongoing feud between rival gangs in East Oakland.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of gang violence and retaliatory shootings in Oakland, which has struggled with high rates of gun crime in recent years. It also demonstrates the complexities of investigating and prosecuting cases related to gang-related killings, where witnesses may be reluctant to cooperate with police.

The details

According to court records, Fagans allegedly shot at the two uncharged suspects in Brigham's killing on July 27, 2022, almost exactly a year after Brigham was fatally shot. Police have linked other nonfatal shootings to the same feud between the rival gangs. Fagans was initially charged with gun possession as a felon, but those charges were dropped in January before he posted $150,000 bail.

  • Bert Brigham III was fatally shot around 10 p.m. on July 18, 2021.
  • The two uncharged suspects in Brigham's killing were fired upon on July 27, 2022.
  • Shaka Fagans was charged with attempted murder in December 2026.

The players

Shaka Fagans

A 26-year-old Oakland resident charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting at two men believed to be suspects in a previous gang-related killing.

Bert Brigham III

A man who was fatally shot in East Oakland in July 2021, which police attributed to a feud between rival gangs.

Hanif McLeod

A 25-year-old man who was arrested and charged with murder in connection with Brigham's 2021 killing.

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What’s next

The judge in Fagans' case will decide whether to grant him bail at a hearing next week.

The takeaway

This case underscores the cyclical nature of gang violence, where retaliatory shootings can perpetuate an ongoing cycle of violence. It also demonstrates the difficulties law enforcement faces in investigating and prosecuting these types of cases, where witnesses may be reluctant to cooperate.