CHARGES FILED FOR DEADLY SHOOTING AT A GROCERY STORE IN OAKLAND
Each defendant faces multiple felony charges
and the prospect of life in prison
January 29, 2026
Oakland, CA — Today, District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed multiple felony charges against Darrell Tatmon (40) and Angelo Lemelle Pharr (37) in connection with the January 3, 2026, deadly shooting of three victims inside a neighborhood market in East Oakland.
Mr. Tatmon is charged with three counts of murder, possession of a firearm by a felon, and felony possession of ammunition. The charges against Mr. Tatmon include sentencing enhancements for causing multiple murders, use of a gun, and committing an offense while out on bail or released on his own recognizance on two separate felony cases. If convicted, he faces the possibility of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Mr. Pharr has been charged with assault with a semiautomatic gun and possession of a firearm by a felon. Mr. Pharr’s charges include multiple sentencing enhancements, including prior convictions that qualify as strikes under the three strikes law. It is further alleged that at the time of the shooting, Mr. Pharr used a firearm and was out of custody on bail or released on his own recognizance on a separate felony case.
If convicted as charged, Darrell Tatmon could serve a life term in state prison without the possibility of parole.
If convicted of all charges, Angelo Lemelle Pharr could serve a term of 25 years to life in state prison.
“The gunning down of three innocent men — including two brothers — at a neighborhood grocery store sent a shock wave that was felt through our community. I want to thank the Oakland Police Department for their swift investigation, which led to the identification and prosecution of the defendants,” said DA Ursula Jones Dickson.
Angelo Lemelle Pharr is scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Department 112 at Wiley W. Manuel in Oakland. Darrell Tatmon has a plea hearing on Friday, January 30, 2026, in Department 112 at Wiley W. Manuel.
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