Jesus "Chuy" Campos, owner of Fruitvale's Otaez Mexicatessen, was shot to death a little after 5:30 a.m. Friday morning. He arrived early to help out with the breakfast service. He was shot just outside the 39th Avenue service entrance. "News of Campos' death sent shock waves through the Fruitvale community, where he had served of president of the Fruitvale Merchants Association and was very active in business and cultural affairs," reports Oakland Tribune.
City Councilmember Ignacio De La Fuente, friends with Campos since 1978, had this to say about Campos: "It was always Campos' dream to have a restaurant, not just for himself, but to build a business for his family," De La Fuente said. "It was an unbelievable story. He went from nothing, not even speaking English, to owning a block. And for it to end this way is just not right. People don't have any respect for human life. We have to get these people off the street."
Police are still investigating the shooting. No arrests have been made. Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland will offer up to $10,000 for information leading to the assaliant's arrest. Tips can be directed to 510-238-3821 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572 or 510-777-3211.
