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'It just broke me down': Family mourns Oakland man killed while walking dog before work
By Amanda Hari at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· July 11, 2026
· 1 min read
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Dozens of people gathered for a vigil on Friday to remember a 47-year-old Oakland man who was shot and killed in East Oakland early Tuesday morning. Family and community members came together to mourn Jermaine Newton at a memorial near Quarry Loop and Leona Drive, just bl...
Key takeaway (KRON) — Dozens of people gathered for a vigil on Friday to remember a 47-year-old Oakland man who was shot and killed in East Oakland early Tuesday morning.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The tragic death of Jermaine Newton has sent shockwaves through the East Oakland community, where residents are already on edge due to rising crime concerns. As family and friends gather to mourn his loss, the city's efforts to address public safety are once again under scrutiny. The fact that Newton was killed while walking his dog before work, a routine activity that many San Francisco Bay Area residents take for granted, has raised fears about the vulnerability of community members in their own neighborhoods. The vigil held near Quarry Loop and Leona Drive serves as a poignant reminder of the human impact of violence, and the need for sustained community engagement and support to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future. As the investigation into Newton's death continues, the community will be watching closely to see how city leaders respond to this latest incident.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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