Update: Suspect in deadly shooting outside Lake Merritt BART station charged with murder
OAKLAND -- The suspect arrested in a fatal shooting outside the Lake Merritt BART station in Oakland last week is now facing a murder charge, according to authorities.
The incident on Tuesday, August 8, at around 2:30 p.m. briefly halted train service through the station and drew a large response of Oakland and BART police units.
Video from above the station showed police officers gathered around what appeared to be a yellow tarp over a body on the plaza level outside the station near the intersection of at 8th and Oak Streets.
BART officials later confirmed that a person was fatally shot at the street level near the Lake Merritt station by the bus zone.
Authorities said that police used street-level surveillance cameras to locate a person of interest. Officer conducted a search of the area and were able to detain a suspect. The suspect was later arrested in connection with the shooting.
BART police said the shooting came after a fight over an electric scooter.
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price announced the charges against 45-year-old suspect Juan Martinez late Tuesday morning.
Martinez is charged with murder and is being held without bail at the Santa Rita Jail. He is charged with murder, felony criminal threats, and additional sentencing enhancements. If convicted, he could face a prison sentence of 25 years to life.
