Oakland police identify second fatal victim in downtown nightclub shooting that left five injured
What happened
Oakland police have identified the second person who died after a weekend mass shooting in downtown Oakland that left seven people shot and triggered an ongoing homicide investigation.
The shooting unfolded early Saturday morning, March 7, 2026, on the 400 block of 14th Street near Broadway. Officers responded shortly after 3:30 a.m. and found multiple gunshot victims at the scene. The incident occurred at EZ’s Lounge, a bar located at 412 14th Street.
Victims identified; one died at the scene, one at the hospital
Police identified the two people killed as Latetia Bobo, 33, of Richmond, and Markise Martin, 25, of Stockton.
Bobo died at the scene. Martin was taken to a hospital and later died at about 11:30 a.m. Saturday, police said. Five other people were injured; authorities said they were listed in stable condition.
Investigation status and what police have disclosed
Investigators said they are still working to determine the motive and circumstances that led to the shooting. As of Monday, March 9, no suspects had been publicly identified.
Police said officers detained multiple people at the scene and recovered several firearms. Authorities have not released the identities of those detained, and no arrests have been announced in connection with the fatal shootings.
Location: 400 block of 14th Street near Broadway, downtown Oakland.
Time: Shortly after 3:30 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Victims: Seven people shot; two died (one at the scene, one at the hospital).
Case status: Active homicide investigation; motive not yet disclosed.
Community impact
The shooting drew renewed attention to late-night violence in downtown Oakland’s entertainment corridor, where crowds and closing-time traffic can concentrate in a small number of blocks.
In the wake of Bobo’s death, Caliber Beta Academy in San Pablo—where she worked as an eighth-grade English language arts teacher—canceled classes Monday, March 9.
Police said the motive and circumstances remained unknown as of Monday, and investigators were still seeking suspects.
How the public can share information
Police asked anyone with information, including photos or video, to contact Oakland’s Homicide Section tip line at 510-238-3821 or the department’s tip line at 510-238-7950. Tips with images or video can also be emailed to [email protected].