Oakland Teen Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of 15-Year-Old Derbing Alvarado

The 16-year-old suspect remains in custody as investigators await confirmation on whether a recovered firearm was used in the killing during an attempted robbery.

• Derbing Alvarado, a 15-year-old student, was fatally shot on March 17 while walking to soccer practice in East Oakland during an attempted robbery.
• A 16-year-old suspect was arrested on March 20 after community members provided critical information to police, leading to his identification and apprehension.
• The suspect has been charged with murder, robbery, and discharging a firearm during the commission of a violent felony, with a detention hearing set to determine if he will remain in custody pending trial.
• Investigators recovered a firearm at the suspect's home and are awaiting lab results to confirm if it was used in the shooting.
• Derbing, remembered as a beloved student and soccer enthusiast, has been honored through vigils and community events, while his death has reignited concerns about youth violence in Oakland.

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