Legal proceedings are underway for three individuals accused in the fatal robbery of Tidwell IV in Oakland, California. The three men face murder charges under the felony murder rule, while authorities continue their search for a fourth suspect.

Fatal Robbery and Arrests

Santos was arrested on April 17th and is now being held alongside his alleged co-conspirators, 23-year-old Micari Fluker and 18-year-old Marjee Martin, at the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin. Martin is believed to be the mastermind behind the robbery scheme.

Details of the Incident

Investigators state that Tidwell IV and another individual were lured to a location near Fremont High School under the pretense of a drug transaction. Three armed assailants then approached, initiating an armed robbery that escalated into a fatal shooting.

Felony Murder Rule

Although the identity of the shooter remains contested, all three suspects are charged with murder under the felony murder rule. This legal principle holds individuals accountable for deaths that occur during the commission of a violent felony, even if they did not directly commit the act.

Victim's Tragic History

Tidwell IV was transported to a medical facility by the surviving victim but succumbed to his injuries. Tragically, Tidwell IV had survived a previous shooting in Oakland just sixteen months prior. His father, Stacy Tidwell III, was also fatally shot in Oakland in 2003 when Tidwell IV was only three years old.

Previous Investigation and Ongoing Search

Prior to his current arrest, Santos was a person of interest in a separate shooting at the Nights Inn on West MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland. He was questioned regarding the death of a man named Nicholas, but prosecutors ultimately did not file charges.

The investigation remains active as authorities continue to seek a fourth suspect believed to have been involved in the robbery plot.

Upcoming Court Dates

Santos’s plea hearing is scheduled for April 23rd. Fluker was extradited to the Bay Area from St. Louis earlier this year, and Martin has been in custody since January, indicating the prosecution’s intent to pursue the case vigorously.