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Oakland Triple Homicide Linked to $10 Marijuana Deal
Police say the deadly shooting stemmed from an argument over a small drug transaction.
Feb. 22, 2026 at 1:51am
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A third suspect, Jamaal Myers, has been arrested and charged in connection with a January triple homicide inside an Oakland liquor store. Police say the shooting was motivated by a conflict over a $10 marijuana deal between Myers and one of the victims, Kevin Valdez-Gomez. Two other suspects, Darrell 'Dutch' Tatmon and Angelo Pharr, have also been charged in the incident.
Why it matters
The tragic incident highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and drug-related conflicts in Oakland, which has seen a rise in homicides in recent years. It also raises questions about the broader impacts of the illegal drug trade and the need for comprehensive solutions to address the root causes of such violence.
The details
According to police, Myers, who goes by the alias 'Michael Jackson', sold marijuana to brothers Luis and Kevin Valdez-Gomez shortly before the shooting. An argument then broke out between Myers and Kevin, prompting Tatmon to punch Kevin and draw his gun. Kevin then pulled his own weapon and fired a shot, leading to a shootout in which all three victims were killed. Tatmon allegedly stood over the disarmed Kevin and shot him. Pharr and Myers are accused of assisting in disarming Kevin.
- The incident occurred on January 3, 2026.
- Myers was arrested and charged on February 21, 2026.
- Myers is next due in court on March 10, 2026.
The players
Jamaal Myers
Also known as 'Michael Jackson', Myers is a 58-year-old man who has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm in connection with the triple homicide. He has nine prior felony convictions, including two for assault and several gun-related offenses.
Darrell 'Dutch' Tatmon
Tatmon has been charged with three counts of murder for his alleged role in the shooting. Police say he punched one of the victims, Kevin Valdez-Gomez, and then drew his gun, leading to the deadly confrontation.
Angelo Pharr
Pharr has been charged with assault for allegedly assisting in disarming Kevin Valdez-Gomez during the incident.
Luis Antonio Valdez-Gomez
One of the three victims killed in the shooting, along with his brother Kevin.
Kevin Andrew Valdez-Gomez
The other victim killed in the shooting, who had purchased marijuana from Myers shortly before the incident.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Jamaal Myers out on bail.
The takeaway
This tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenges of gun violence and drug-related conflicts in Oakland, and the need for comprehensive solutions to address the root causes of such violence in the community.
