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Vallejo Today
By the People, for the People
Oakland Man Arrested for Murder After Release From San Quentin
DaJean Evans, 26, was taken into custody by police as he walked out of prison, facing charges for a 2022 homicide.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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DaJean Evans, a 26-year-old Oakland resident, was arrested by police as he was being released from San Quentin State Prison on January 6, 2026. Evans is facing charges of murder, robbery, and gun possession in connection with the May 2022 killing of 49-year-old Andre McFee in Oakland. Police say they found evidence linking Evans to the crime, including ballistic matches between guns found in a stolen car he was in and the murder scene.
Why it matters
This case highlights the challenges of reintegrating formerly incarcerated individuals back into society, as well as the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to solve cold cases and hold suspects accountable, even years after a crime has been committed.
The details
According to authorities, Evans had just finished serving a five-year sentence for a 2021 carjacking when he was arrested outside of San Quentin. Police say they received tips that McFee's murder may have been a setup by a woman he knew or that it was committed by a man trying to take over McFee's drug operation, but those leads did not pan out. Investigators were able to connect Evans to the crime through evidence found in a stolen car he was in shortly after McFee's death.
- On May 25, 2022, 49-year-old Andre McFee was shot and killed in Oakland.
- Hours after McFee's death, Evans, Jamel Wilcox, and a 17-year-old boy were chased from Contra Costa into Vallejo in a stolen silver Honda.
- In January 2026, as DaJean Evans was being released from San Quentin State Prison, police were waiting to arrest him on charges related to McFee's 2022 murder.
The players
DaJean Evans
A 26-year-old Oakland resident who was arrested as he was being released from San Quentin State Prison and is facing charges of murder, robbery, and gun possession in connection with the 2022 killing of Andre McFee.
Andre McFee
A 49-year-old Oakland resident who was shot and killed on May 25, 2022.
Jamel Wilcox
A 26-year-old who was chased from Contra Costa into Vallejo in a stolen car shortly after McFee's death, along with Evans and a 17-year-old.
What they’re saying
“Basketball-wise, I want to coach an Amateur Athletic Union team; take them traveling to places they normally wouldn't go.”
— DaJean Evans (San Quentin News)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow DaJean Evans to be released on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the challenges of reintegrating formerly incarcerated individuals back into society and the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to solve cold cases, even years after a crime has been committed.
