A 13-year-old California girl and her mother were shot and killed last night at an apartment in East Oakland, according to online reports.
Desiree Jenkins and her mother, 44-year-old Rebecca Jenkins were allegedly shot and killed by Rebecca’s boyfriend during an argument between the two. The Oakland Police Department said another child was shot and taken to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland.
Family and friends say the other child shot was Desiree’s best friend.
It happened just after 11 p.m. Saturday night on Birch Street near 94th Avenue.
Desiree was a student at Montera Middle School and was having a sleepover with her best friend when the two were shot.
Two other children, a 7-year-old and an infant were inside the apartment at the time of the shooting but were unharmed.
The mother’s boyfriend, 46-year-old Antonio Lamont Powell, was arrested on suspicion of murder and assault with a firearm.
Desiree’s sister, Denise, said Saturday night, she was home with her mom, her mom’s boyfriend, her three younger sisters, and Desiree’s best friend who was there for a sleepover. Just after 11 p.m., Denise heard gunshots.
“Basically I was laying in bed and I just hear multiple gunshots. So my instinct just got up because I need to make sure everything is ok. That’s just how I am. And then I saw him just screaming raging, not saying no words, just raging,” said Denise.
She ran to a bedroom and called 911. Rebecca and Desiree were killed. Desiree’s friend was also hit by gunfire – and was later taken to the hospital for treatment.
Powell remained at the scene and was arrested by police on suspicion of murder.
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