"Redman Collins, 49, was found guilty of second-degree murder, personal use of a gun and being a felon in possession of a firearm, court records show. Collins is set to be sentenced on Oct. 16 and in the meantime remains jailed in Dublin, without bail."
"Prosecutors argued at trial that Collins and his nephew arranged to meet Runnels that day for a marijuana deal, which Runnels and the nephew had done several times before. But Collins' presence that day was a surprise, authorities said. Runnels angrily objected to him being there, and Collins' nephew attempted to assure him that everything would be fine, according to authorities. A few seconds later, Runnels shoved Collins' nephew and Collins responded by shooting Runnels, prosecutors said."
"The confrontation was captured by a passing motorist who drove from the area about 12 seconds before the fatal shot was fired, court records show. After the shooting, Collins' nephew was seen stealing something off of Runnels' body and fleeing the area, while Collins ran away, authorities said. Other witnesses indicated that the shooter was a third person who entered the fight between Runnels and Collins' nephew after the two had already started to bicker, according to court records."
Redman Collins, 49, was convicted of second-degree murder, personal use of a gun and being a felon in possession of a firearm for the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Antwan Runnels. The killing occurred on Oct. 12, 2022, near Lafayette Square Park in Old Oakland during a marijuana transaction between Runnels and Collins' nephew. Prosecutors said Collins unexpectedly attended the meeting, Runnels objected, then shoved Collins' nephew, and Collins shot Runnels. A passing motorist recorded the confrontation and left about 12 seconds before the fatal shot. Collins remains jailed in Dublin without bail and is scheduled for sentencing on Oct. 16.
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