Crime & Safety
Man Found Guilty Of 3 Murders, 2 Murder Attempts In Oakland
"The level and scope of violence described in this trial was outrageous and totally unacceptable in our county."
OAKLAND, CA — A 31-year-old man was convicted of killing three people, attempted murder of two others and other crimes in Oakland dating back to 2009, Alameda County prosecutors said.
The Alameda County District Attorney's office said Thursday that it obtained guilty verdicts for Joseph Carroll of two counts of first-degree murder, one count of second-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder, three counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, one count of assault with a firearm, and one count of shooting at an occupied vehicle.
"The guilty verdicts also include six-gun enhancements. The jury found the defendant not guilty of count 11, the attempted murder of Aaron Shaw. If sentenced on all charges, Mr. Carroll could receive over 200 years in state prison," the District Attorney's office said.
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During trial proceedings, prosecutors said Carroll on April 23, 2009 murdered Nguyen Ngo in a drive-by shooting in Oakland. He also tried to kill Nguyen's brother, Bao Ngo, who was injured in the shooting.
According to prosecutors, Carroll attempted to murder a man, identified as Deandre Ware, on May 3, 2010. On June 11, 2010, Carroll shot and killed Nehemiah Lewis as the victim was exiting his car in Oakland.
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Based on evidence and testimony, Carroll murdered Andrew Henderson Jr. on April 13, 2011 in another drive-by shooting in Oakland.
District Attorney Pamela Price said winning the "hard-fought case meant so much to the victims, their families, and our community."
"The level and scope of violence described in this trial was outrageous and totally unacceptable in our County. Our office was committed to pursuing justice, and I am proud of the hard work and dedication displayed by the trial team," she said in a statement. "In the face of intimidation and disrespectful behavior, they remained focused on the ultimate goal of securing a conviction."
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