San Francisco Man Charged in 2021 Richmond Murder

Reno Goldie Fiapoto faces murder and gang charges for the fatal shooting of Derrick McDougal.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:06pm

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The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office has filed a two-count criminal complaint against 26-year-old Reno Goldie Fiapoto of San Francisco in connection with the 2021 murder of 21-year-old Derrick McDougal in Richmond, California. Fiapoto has been charged with murder and active participation in a criminal street gang.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of gang violence and gun crime in the East Bay region, as well as the importance of multi-agency collaboration to bring perpetrators to justice even years after an incident.

The details

According to authorities, McDougal was fatally shot on March 16, 2021 on the 2200 block of Barrett Avenue in Richmond. Following a multi-year investigation by the Richmond and San Francisco police departments, the FBI, and the Major Crimes Task Force, Fiapoto was arrested on April 14th and charged with murder, with enhancements for gang activity, discharging a firearm, and causing great bodily injury and death.

  • McDougal was killed on March 16, 2021 at approximately 8:40 am.
  • Fiapoto was arrested on April 14, 2026.
  • Fiapoto was arraigned on April 16, 2026 at 1:30 pm.
  • A preliminary hearing is set for April 27, 2026 at 8:30 am.

The players

Reno Goldie Fiapoto

A 26-year-old San Francisco resident who has been charged with the 2021 murder of Derrick McDougal and active participation in a criminal street gang.

Derrick McDougal

A 21-year-old Richmond resident who was fatally shot in 2021.

Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office

The prosecuting authority that has filed the criminal complaint against Fiapoto.

Richmond Police Department

One of the law enforcement agencies that collaborated on the multi-year investigation leading to Fiapoto's arrest.

San Francisco Police Department

One of the law enforcement agencies that collaborated on the multi-year investigation leading to Fiapoto's arrest.

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What’s next

A preliminary hearing is set for April 27, 2026 at 8:30 am, where a judge will determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the case against Fiapoto.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies to address the persistent problem of gang-related violence and homicides in the Bay Area, even when it takes years to build a successful prosecution.