Wayne Shaw, a 61-year-old African American man, was fatally shot in the early morning of January 29, 2025, on the 1200 block of 49th Avenue in Oakland. Responding officers arrived after multiple ShotSpotter activations and reports of gunfire and found Shaw with at least one gunshot wound. Paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Preliminary investigators say multiple suspects used a vehicle to try to force their way onto a property. Shaw, who was inside, confronted the intruders and was shot multiple times during the encounter. The location was identified as a cannabis business, and authorities say the suspects may have been attempting a robbery or forced entry.

On February 13, 2025, Oakland police arrested 33-year-old Maijji Jackson and said Jackson was one of the individuals involved; investigators are seeking additional suspects and the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case. Shaw was the older brother of Bay Area rap artist Too Short. Anyone with information, photos, or videos is asked to contact investigators.