Family and community mourn two killed in March 7 Oakland bar mass shooting as investigation continues

Shooting at downtown lounge left two dead and five injured

A mass shooting inside a downtown Oakland bar in the early morning hours of March 7, 2026 killed two people and wounded five others, prompting vigils, public calls for accountability, and renewed scrutiny of overnight safety in the city’s entertainment corridor.

Police said officers responded shortly after 3:30 a.m. to reports of gunfire in the 400 block of 14th Street. The shooting occurred inside EZ’s Lounge, a venue at 412 14th Street. Seven victims were found wounded at the scene; one died there, and a second victim later died after being transported to a hospital.

Authorities said multiple firearms were recovered. As of the most recent public updates, investigators have not released a detailed account of what precipitated the shooting, and no suspect has been publicly identified.

Victims identified as educator and young father

The two people who died were identified as Latetia Bobo, 33, and Markise Martin, 25. Family and friends described Bobo as an eighth-grade English Language Arts teacher at Caliber Beta Academy, a K–8 school in San Pablo. The school community paused normal operations shortly after the killing to grieve and support students and staff.

Martin was described by relatives as the father of a 1-year-old child. Friends and family members for both victims have held memorial gatherings in the days following the shooting, including a vigil in Oakland.

Community response moves to public safety forum

Days after the shooting, residents and city leaders convened at Taylor Memorial Methodist Church for a public safety town hall that took on added urgency in the wake of the deaths and injuries.

During the gathering, a family representative for Bobo addressed the crowd, describing the killing as a personal shock that reverberated beyond the immediate family and urging broader community action to prevent further gun violence.

Oakland’s mayor offered condolences to the victims’ families and the city at large. The interim police chief told attendees investigators were pursuing leads and described the case as active and ongoing.

Key facts and unresolved questions

• The shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. on March 7, 2026, inside EZ’s Lounge on 14th Street in downtown Oakland.
• Two people died: Latetia Bobo, 33, and Markise Martin, 25.
• Five additional people were injured; authorities have not publicly released their identities or updated conditions in detail.
• Police reported recovering multiple firearms and have said the investigation remains open.

In public remarks following the shooting, city officials and community members emphasized that the victims’ lives and community roles should remain central as the investigation proceeds.

With key investigative details still limited, the case has become a focal point for broader concerns about late-night enforcement, the availability of firearms, and the city’s capacity to prevent gun violence in crowded public venues.