A guilty verdict in a first-degree murder case was found against a Union City man after his six-week-long ‘violent crime spree’ ended in the death of an Oakland teenager, according to officials.
Jacobi Gaines was found guilty of murdering 17-year-old Hassan Humphries on Jan. 13, 2020, in the 1400 block of 48th Avenue at 4:44 p.m. According to officials, the 23-year-old was a convicted felon when he shot and killed Humphries.He was also convicted on enhancements for using a firearm, using a deadly weapon, causing great bodily injury, and being a felon on probation at the time these crimes were committed.Officials said the crime spree started on or around Dec.
"This verdict removes a dangerous person from our community," Royl Roberts, chief assistant district attorney said about the case. Gaines was 18 at the time of the murder.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Teen charged in shooting death of 17-year-old in OaklandEvidence tying Gaines to the scene included his cell phone placing him at the time Humphries was shot.
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