Preparedness
Daylight Horror: Armed Thieves Ravage Oakland Family Jewelry Store
In a shocking display of audacity, eight armed criminals descended upon an Oakland jewelry store, brazenly smashing display cases, and stripping the family business of nearly all its stock. The daring heist, which occurred in broad daylight in Oakland’s Chinatown neighborhood, was described by KGO-TV as “one of the most brazen, armed daytime robberies we’ve ever seen.”
Surveillance footage captured the harrowing ordeal, showing 69-year-old Diane, the store owner, ducking for cover and crying out for assistance as the robbers — clad in black and brandishing an arsenal of guns and hammers — barged into Phuong Jewelry around midday on Wednesday.
In what can only be described as a calculated act of destruction, the robbers proceeded to shatter almost all the display cases and pillage the establishment. The absence of a security guard at the time of the incident further exacerbated the situation.
However, the ensuing chaos did not deter Diane’s 76-year-old husband who was seen emerging from the back of the store, armed with his own gun. As KGO reported, “If he hadn’t done that, they would have kept going,” their son Tony Trinh conveyed to the station.
According to Trinh, the robbers absconded with roughly 85-90% of the store’s inventory. The aftermath of the incident left the family desolated, as Trinh stated, “My mom was devastated, and my dad was broken.”
Despite being a fixture in the community for over four decades, Phuong Jewelry had never experienced a robbery of this magnitude before. Trinh somberly recalled, “Eight individuals and two getaway cars and guns drawn. I thought, ‘Did my mother get shot? Did my father get shot? Did any of our staff or community members?'”
In an unfortunate turn of events, the store’s business insurance had lapsed due to escalating premium costs. Reflecting on their plight, Trinh commented, “It’s rough. My mom is the leader of the pack. When she suffers, I suffer; the same thing from her.”
The future of Phuong Jewelry remains uncertain in the aftermath of the devastating robbery. When asked if the store would remain open, Trinh answered, “we would love to, but with the environment and how tough it’s been, we don’t know yet.”
Despite the harrowing ordeal, Diane’s resolve seems unbroken as she indicated she would return to work by Friday.
To aid the family in recovering from this massive loss, the Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council has initiated a GoFundMe campaign. Meanwhile, the Oakland police are actively investigating the incident and have urged anyone with information to come forward.
This brazen act of crime is not an isolated incident in Oakland, a city that has been grappling with rampant crime for some time now. The continuous stream of headlines about Oakland’s rising crime rate is testament to this ongoing struggle.
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The attorney for the 17-year-old accused of attempting to murder Ricky Pearsall, a first-round draft pick for the 49ers, is challenging the charges. According to the defense, the incident, which occurred during an attempted robbery earlier this month, does not constitute attempted murder.
“It was a rather extended struggle between Mr. Pearsall and my client,” stated public defender Robert Dunlap in an interview with David Lombardi of TheAthletic.com.
“They were really fighting back and forth on the sidewalk. As you might imagine, Mr. Pearsall gets the best of it. He does kind of — I don’t know if you’ve ever wrestled or not — a nice hip toss and throws my client to the ground and ends up on top of him. . . . I think [the video] supports that this is an attempted robbery and not an attempted murder.”
Dunlap also addressed and refuted a report alleging that his client had brought a gun to school.
“My client did not have a gun at school,” Dunlap said. “It’s a false report.”
Despite these arguments, prosecutors have chosen to charge Dunlap’s client with attempted murder. However, they have not yet determined if the young defendant will be tried as an adult.
The next court hearing for this case is scheduled for September 26.
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A son, armed and vigilant, responded to a potential burglary at his mother’s unoccupied home in West Virginia during the early hours of the morning. The encounter ended fatally for the alleged intruder.
Authorities reported that the son, checking on the residence around 3:45 a.m., encountered an individual who turned toward him holding an object.
“Unwise move on the part of the intruder.”
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a male stating he had just shot an intruder at his mother’s Inwood home on Winchester Avenue.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered a male lying face down with a gunshot wound. Immediate life-saving measures were administered until emergency medical services arrived, but the individual was pronounced dead shortly after.
The deceased was identified as 38-year-old Joshua Boone from Williamsport, Maryland. The sheriff’s office confirmed that Boone’s next of kin had been notified.
The investigation revealed that the son, identified by WDVM-TV as Michael Marshal, had gone to the home after hearing about a possible break-in. Marshal told deputies that Boone turned toward him “with something in his hand,” prompting Marshal to fire his handgun.
Boone was located in the garage of the residence, where the fatal shot occurred.
The Department of Criminal Investigators processed the scene for evidence and is conducting a thorough investigation into the shooting. Once the investigation is complete, the case will be presented to the Berkeley County Prosecutors Office.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding this case to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 304-267-7000.
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A tragic incident in Michigan has resulted in a teenage boy facing severe charges after allegedly shooting another teen and fatally wounding the teen’s mother, who was trying to protect her son.
Anthony Deshawn Sneed, 15, is being charged as an adult with multiple serious offenses stemming from the incident that occurred on September 4th in Clinton Township.
The charges against Sneed include felony murder as a juvenile defendant, second-degree murder, assault with intent to murder, armed robbery, and four counts of felony firearm possession.
According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, the conflict began when Sneed got into a fight with the son of Tanseen Sherrod.
During the altercation, Sneed allegedly stole a handgun from the other teen.
When Sherrod attempted to intervene in hopes of calming the situation, she was tragically shot by Sneed, authorities reported.
Details surrounding the exact nature of the fatal confrontation have not been made public.
The other teen involved in the incident was also shot and sustained critical injuries, though his current condition has not been disclosed.
Following the shooting, Sneed fled the scene but turned himself in to Detroit authorities the following day.
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Sinner
May 4, 2024 at 6:08 pm
I left Commiefornia 2 years ago & moved to a Red State. Rob a business here and you’ll be full of lead courtesy of the business owner. No charges will be filed against the business owner. That’s why the Oakland business owner didn’t shoot; he knew he’d be arrested for protecting his livelihood.
Helen
May 4, 2024 at 6:23 pm
I am saddened by what happened to this family owned business. You can trace this all back to the present administration’s lack of protecting it’s citizens. Defunding the police does not result in a positive outcome for anyone and if the suspects are caught they will be released to strike again. I’m hoping the community will come together and help this business. Many of these family owned businesses give up and close shop. Don’t know if moving location would help them but I’m hoping for a good outcome for them and public outcry to the leaders in Oakland. Unfortunately this is a sign of the times until we decide to vote our present leaders out of office and vote for people who understand how businesses and the economy work.