Man Charged With Murder in Deadly Shooting in San Leandro
Charges Include Gun Sentencing Enhancements
July 22, 2025
Oakland, CA — Today, District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed murder charges against Rohith Sunil for the July 17, 2025, shooting death of Ms. Casey Way (41). The victim was shot and killed while walking her dogs in San Leandro. Her death was the second murder in San Leandro.
Mr. Sunil has also been charged with assault with a semi-automatic gun and carrying a loaded weapon in public, all felonies. In addition, the charges include sentencing enhancements for the personal use of a firearm, causing death. If convicted, Mr. Sunil could be sentenced to up to 50 years to life in state prison.
The criminal complaint alleges that on July 17, 2025, Ms. Way was walking her dogs with a friend on E.14th Street when Mr. Sunil approached. Mr. Sunil allegedly had a conversation with the victim and her friend, and then suddenly pulled out a handgun and shot Ms. Way.
Rohith Sunil is scheduled to be arraigned at 9 a.m. in Department 702 at the East County Hall of Justice in Dublin.
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