Oakland Man Charged With Murder For Killing Teen Suspected Of Car Break-In

Dante Floyd, a 42-year-old Oakland man, has been charged with murder for fatally shooting 17-year-old Myles Wooten in West Oakland. The incident occurred after Floyd reportedly saw Wooten and another individual tampering with vehicles near his home and fired multiple shots, striking Wooten in the back. Floyd's parents claim he acted in self-defense during an exchange of gunfire, citing previous traumatic experiences including being robbed at gunpoint and shot in the leg. Surveillance footage reportedly shows Floyd leaving his home to confront the suspects, and he is currently held without bail. The case reflects ongoing concerns about property crimes and violence in the neighborhood, which Floyd's family says he was trying to protect against. This arrest follows a separate recent attempted murder arrest of another Oakland man, highlighting broader issues of gun violence in the area.