A beloved Oakland father was fatally shot in front of his 14-year-old son after confronting suspects who robbed the son of his electric scooter.
An Oakland family is pleading for justice after a beloved father of six was fatally shot in front of his 14-year-old son, just a day after Christmas. Ponciano Tule Bernal, known as 'Chano' to his loved ones, was a cook by trade, a passionate soccer enthusiast, and a devoted family man. He served as a role model to his children, particularly to his 14-year-old son who requested privacy, so we're not showing his face or sharing his name.
'My dad inspired me to finish school, get a nice job, and do what's best,' his son said, recalling their time spent together playing soccer, going to the park, and sharing ice cream. The tragedy unfolded on December 26 around 3 p.m. when Chano's son rode his electric scooter to pick up tacos near 11th Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. He was confronted by three individuals who stole his scooter. When Chano learned of the robbery, he went out to look for the suspects. He eventually found them, but they followed him back to his home. Chano stepped out of his car to confront the group and moments later, gunfire erupted. He was shot in the heart in front of his 14-year-old son and brother. 'He wasn't doing anything bad,' said Chano's brother, Armando Pano. 'He told them, 'Don't do it!' but they shot him anyway. It all happened so fast.' Chano's death comes as Oakland police touted 2024 to be the safest year since the start of the COVID pandemic. At a press conference Monday, they highlighted a 35% reduction in murders compared to previous years. For Chano's family, those statistics don't seem right. 'We're tired of so much violence in Oakland,' Pano said. 'Something must be done. We'll march for justice, for the police to pay attention, for the robberies to stop. We're afraid to leave our homes,' Pano said
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