On January 6, 2024, 46-year-old Maged Alazzani, a father of four and a well-known store clerk in West Oakland, California, was fatally shot during an armed robbery at Orlando’s Market on Linden Street. Alazzani, an immigrant from Yemen, was taken to a local hospital and died of his injuries. He was remembered by neighbors and customers for his kindness and generosity.

Oakland police later arrested a 13-year-old male in late February 2024. The juvenile has been charged with murder and attempted robbery in connection with the killing; investigators say he allegedly committed another armed robbery about 40 minutes after the Orlando’s Market shooting and is suspected in a separate robbery at a Target in Emeryville the next day. Authorities are searching for a possible male accomplice. Under California law, because the suspect is under 16 he is being prosecuted in the juvenile system and, if convicted, could face confinement until his 25th birthday.

Anyone who knew Maged, shopped at Orlando’s Market, or has information about the robberies or the possible accomplice is asked to come forward.