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Anthony Smith walked up to 34-year-old Andre Qualls' car, reached through the window, and stabbed him once through the heart, later explaining that "something took control of me," according to police testimony.

Police have released the identity of a man who was shot and killed here three weeks ago.

Richard Andrews, Livermore

Randell Jackson's charges were dismissed the same week he was scheduled for a hearing where prosecutors would have had to present evidence and testimony against him.

Lalique Westbrook was being 'held hostage' inside a car when she grabbed a gun at the center console and shot her boyfriend during an argument, according to her attorney.

Rickey Tyrone White, 31, of Vallejo, was held responsible for the killing of 28-year-old Adrianna Marie Navarro, who was shot and killed by a Dublin resident after the two burst into his home.

Both testified that two of the victims were associated with an Oakland gang and appeared to have guns shortly before the shooting.

Shawn Martin was acquitted of murder in 2021, a case that was later highlighted by Alameda DA Pamela Price after Martin went on to volunteer for her campaign.

The defendant, originally charged with human trafficking of a minor, was released after prosecutors moved for dismissal "due to lack of a complaining witness," court records say.

Prosecutor Jill Nerone quit Alameda D.A. Pamela Prices office, saying she can no longer protect the rights of victims.