"John Mica Esquibell, 28, was shot about 3:06 a.m. Saturday in the 1700 block of San Pablo Avenue. He died several hours later at a hospital. Esquibell, who lived in the area, had just bought some food from a street vendor and was walking away when multiple suspects engaged in a gunbattle on the street that left Esquibell mortally wounded and at least three buildings in the area, including the Oakland Ice Rink, hit by gunfire."
"Mica was more than just an employee; they were a natural leader who led with empathy and a deep desire to lift up everyone around them. When they joined our team as an Inventory Associate in January 2023, their dedication and diligence were immediately clear. The fundraiser post noted that Esquibell had eventually risen to being a general manager of a different store location in the city."
John Mica Esquibell, 28, was fatally shot early Saturday in Uptown Oakland after buying food from a street vendor; he died hours later at a hospital. Multiple suspects exchanged gunfire on San Pablo Avenue, and at least three nearby buildings, including the Oakland Ice Rink, were struck. At least five men were wounded or killed across Uptown between about 2:20 a.m. and 3:30 a.m., including another fatality on 18th Street. Authorities have not released motives or announced arrests. An online fundraiser by Esquibell's employer, the Stiiizy dispensary, seeks to cover funeral expenses and describes Esquibell as a compassionate leader who rose to general manager.
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