Oakland Public Works Employee Killed in Shooting | San Francisco News

A beloved Oakland Public Works employee, Jermaine Newton, 47, was fatally shot Tuesday morning in the East Oakland Hills — a heartbreaking loss for the city and his family. The shooting, which occurred near Old Quarry Loop and Leona Drive around 6:15 AM, happened off-duty. Newton, who joined the department in 2022 and recently took on a new role in the Keep Oakland Clean and Beautiful Division, is being remembered as a dedicated public servant. Mayor Barbara Lee called the incident a tragic act of gun violence and renewed the city’s commitment to violence prevention. Authorities have not identified suspects or a motive and are urgently seeking public tips, photos, or videos. The investigation remains active — and the community is being asked to help bring justice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9db5fd308f7cbd3b