Tony Jerome Norman, 67, a hospital security guard, was tragically shot and killed Wednesday evening in West Oakland while on his way home, according to family members. The incident occurred near the intersection of 17th and Brush streets during an exchange of gunfire between two vehicles.
Norman, employed at Kaiser Hospital, was returning from BART when he was caught in the crossfire. His wife described the scene as chaotic, telling KTVU, “It’s just like the O.K. Corral out here,” as she witnessed paramedics attempting to assist him before realizing it was her husband. Norman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Family members, through a verified GoFundMe campaign, described Norman as a hardworking, honorable man originally from North Carolina who had built a life in California. “Tony did not deserve this. He was an innocent victim, a devoted family man who lived with integrity,” they stated.
The funds raised will go toward funeral and burial expenses. The Oakland Police Department Homicide Unit is actively investigating the shooting. No suspects or further details have been released at this time.
