Two Suspects Arrested in Oakland Shootout
A shootout in Oakland resulted in the death of John "Mica" Esquibell, 28, a manager at a Stiiizy cannabis dispensary branch.
Esquibell was shot around 3:06 a.m. on September 9 in the 1700 block of San Pablo Avenue.
- Two suspects, aged 22 and 36, were arrested and later released without charges.
- The suspects allegedly opened fire at a Kia sedan, prompting return fire from at least one person in the vehicle.
- Esquibell was described by police as an innocent bystander not involved in the conflict.
An online fundraiser confirmed Esquibell's role as a manager at Stiiizy, a popular marijuana dispensary chain.
Author's summary: Two suspects were arrested and released in a shootout that killed a Stiiizy manager.