Darnell Parker, 44, was fatally shot on January 15, 2025, outside a home on the 9400 block of International Boulevard in East Oakland. The shooting followed a late-night confrontation tied to a romantic entanglement: Parker had been involved with a woman who was also seeing 26-year-old Terryan McDowell. Accounts say Parker arrived at the residence unannounced or as part of an attempt by the woman to provoke jealousy; after being told she was with her boyfriend, Parker left and later returned demanding $50 for a car wash. An argument ensued, the woman opened her door and a dog escaped, and McDowell stepped outside to retrieve the dog. A confrontation between McDowell and Parker escalated and Parker was shot.

McDowell reportedly fled the scene, later contacted police and turned himself in. He was charged with murder on February 4 and taken into custody; at a February 26 bail hearing his attorney argued self-defense and he was released on $150,000 bail with an ankle monitor. The firearm used was reportedly registered. No resolution has been reached and the case is pending trial.

If anyone witnessed the events on International Boulevard that night or has information about the people involved, please share what is known.