Oakland Teen Fatally Shot in Alleged Attempted Robbery

A 15-year-old student from Cristo Rey De La Salle High School was killed on Monday, leaving the community grieving as police investigate the case.

The shooting occurred on Monday, March 17, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m. on the 1400 block of 100th Avenue in Oakland.
The victim, identified by friends as Derbing Jose Alvarado Gonzalez, was reportedly targeted in an attempted robbery of his backpack.
The Oakland Police Department is actively investigating the incident, with no suspects or arrests announced as of Wednesday, March 19.
Cristo Rey De La Salle High School is providing counseling, spiritual guidance, and grief workshops to support students and staff.
A memorial is growing at the site of the shooting, as the local community mourns the loss of a beloved student described as kind and athletic.