Court documents show that Sims was convicted in 2014 for carrying a concealed weapon.
Jail records showed Sims was initially held on suspicion of several more firearms-related charges, including being a felon in possession of a firearm, but it was not known if prosecutors planned to add those charges to his docket. Prosecutors on Thursday charged Sims with the murder of Pierce and an enhancement for unlawful firearm activity.
Deputies detained a car full of people near the hospital, but police would not say if anyone had been arrested in that incident. Several hours after the gunbattle, Alameda County sheriff’s officials said, someone fired shots in the area of the hospital. No one else was in custody as of Thursday evening. We urge anyone in the community who has information to call us.”Ī 16-year-old boy critically wounded remained in the hospital, but authorities did not say if he was believed to be involved in the shooting or if he might be another bystander caught in the hail of bullets. We are still seeking additional suspects,” Holmgren said. Police were still looking for “several people” also involved in the shooting, Holmgren said. Police released a booking photo showing him still dressed in a hospital gown.Īuthorities said Sims and Pierce were not acquainted. Tuesday at Highland Hospital and brought to Oakland police headquarters, Calonge said. Suspect arrested, charged in killing of Oakland mother who tried to save children – The Mercury News