Eugene Chew, 37, died on May 27, 2014, after a confrontation outside his North Oakland home on Aileen Street. According to police reports, an argument with his older brother, 40-year-old Johnny Chew, led Eugene to go into the house, retrieve a shotgun, and return outside. A struggle over the weapon followed and the shotgun discharged, striking Eugene in the neck. He was taken to Highland Hospital and pronounced dead.

Johnny Chew was arrested on suspicion of murder after the incident. The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office later reviewed the evidence and decided not to file criminal charges, saying the shooting occurred during the struggle and was accidental; he was released from custody. The case was closed as an accidental death.

If anyone has information about the events that led to that confrontation or knew Eugene and his family, please share what you know.