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Oakland Neighbor Charged With Murder After Fourth of July Party Shooting

Dwane Stewart is held without bail after prosecutors say he retrieved host Tim Conover’s gun during a dispute at a North Oakland gathering.

Overview

  • On July 9, the Alameda County District Attorney formally charged Dwane Stewart with murder in the fatal shooting of host Tim Conover.
  • Police say the confrontation began after Conover confronted Stewart about urinating indoors and offered to let him sleep on his couch.
  • Authorities allege Stewart retrieved Conover’s handgun and fired multiple times as the host stepped outside to say goodbye to guests.
  • Stewart remains held without bail at Santa Rita Jail as he awaits trial.
  • Friends and family have launched a GoFundMe campaign to support Conover’s partner and their two children.