An Oakland man has been charged with murder in the December shooting death of an Oakley resident in East Oakland, according to prosecutors and court records. The defendant is accused of fatally shooting a 23-year-old and is being held without bail as the case moves toward arraignment.
Prosecutors have filed a murder count and a separate felony in possession of a firearm charge against 30-year-old Maurice Davis, according to The Mercury News. Charging documents cited by prosecutors say Davis has a 2024 robbery conviction that would make it illegal for him to possess firearms. Court records show Davis was arrested in mid-March and is scheduled to enter a plea at a July 14 hearing.
Ngwanyia’s family identified him in an online obituary. The page lists him as a resident of Oakley and notes memorial services held in February, according to Dignity Memorial. He was 23.
The Mercury News reports Ngwanyia was shot at about 11:50 PM on Dec. 12, 2025, on the 2700 block of E.C. Reems Court in East Oakland and died before emergency responders could get him to a hospital. Police have not released a suspected motive, and the outlet notes that Ngwanyia’s Instagram suggested he was killed by people he called friends.
Suspect's Record And The Charges
Charging documents cited by prosecutors show Davis’ 2024 robbery conviction is the basis for the separate felon-in-possession count. That prior conviction is also likely to be a key point for both prosecutors and defense attorneys as the case moves through pretrial proceedings.
What’s Next In Court
Davis remains held without bail and is due back in court for an arraignment on July 14, when a plea will be entered and pretrial dates set. Court records and charging documents will shape the next hearings while investigators continue to gather evidence.
The case remains under investigation by Oakland police and the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, and prosecutors have not released additional details about the motive. This article will be updated if the agencies involved provide new information.
