On the evening of June 13, 2023, at approximately 9:10 p.m., 16-year-old Sola Otti was fatally shot outside the Moritz Garden Apartments on the 14700 block of Washington Avenue in San Leandro, California. A 17-year-old companion was also injured in the incident but survived. According to reports, Otti had been called downstairs by a friend to meet someone in a car; an argument ensued, leading to the shooting.
Sola's mother, Waseme Otti, described her son as a loving and friendly individual who aspired to become an attorney. The family was left devastated, seeking answers about the motive behind the tragic event.
As of December 26, 2024, there have been no publicly reported arrests or identified suspects in connection with Sola Otti's death. The San Leandro Police Department continues to investigate the case and urges anyone with information to come forward.
