Two Killed in Oakland Nightclub Shooting

Police identify victims as Latetia Bobo and Markise Martin

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Oakland Police Department has released the names of the two people killed in a mass shooting at a nightclub on 14th Street near Broadway over the weekend. The victims were identified as 33-year-old Latetia Bobo and 25-year-old Markise Martin. Five other people were injured in the incident and are listed in stable condition.

Why it matters

Gun violence and mass shootings continue to be a major public safety concern in the Bay Area, with this latest incident adding to the ongoing challenges faced by local law enforcement and communities. The victims' backgrounds highlight the diverse impacts of such tragedies.

The details

According to police, Bobo, a beloved teacher and creative artist, died at the scene, while Martin was taken to a hospital where he later died around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Investigators are still searching for suspects, and have detained multiple people at the scene, though their identities have not been released. The motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unknown.

  • The shooting occurred early Saturday morning.
  • Bobo died at the scene, while Martin passed away around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.

The players

Latetia Bobo

A 33-year-old beloved teacher and creative artist who was killed in the shooting.

Markise Martin

A 25-year-old who was also killed in the shooting and died at the hospital.

Caliber Beta Academy

The school where Bobo worked as an eighth-grade English language arts teacher.

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What’s next

Investigators are continuing to search for suspects and the motive behind the shooting.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and the need for comprehensive solutions to improve public safety in the Bay Area, while also honoring the lives of those lost and the impact they had on their communities.