Police raid Oakland gang linked to violent crimes in California

mercurynews.com December 6, 2024, 11:01 PM UTC

Police conducted raids in Oakland targeting the Fein Team gang, linked to violent crimes in California. The operation, part of a strategy to reduce gun violence, led to multiple arrests and two criminal cases involving shootings and a robbery-homicide. Three 19-year-old men, Jason Melara, Daymonee Johnson, and Mahki Taylor, face serious charges, including murder and robbery. The incidents included a failed robbery in Los Angeles that resulted in a fatal shooting involving Melara's brother. The Fein Team is associated with another local gang, the Brookfield Jungle Boyz. Previous shootings in Oakland involved multiple shooters and significant gunfire, but no injuries were reported.


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