Murder charges have been filed against a Mission man for the shooting death of Maurice White, a 28-year-old found dead early Monday morning near the corner of Bartlett and 21st streets, said Stephanie Ong Stillman, spokeswoman for the district attorney’s office.
Vincent Jacobo, 56, will be formally charged at his arraignment on Oct. 21, Stillman said. Jacobo will also face charges for being a felon in possession of a firearm. He is being held without possibility of bail.
Jacobo was a friend of White’s family, and the two lived in the same apartment on Valencia Street, just a few blocks from where White died. The two didn’t always get along, and a few months ago White punched Jacobo, said Maria Herrera, White’s grandmother who also lives in the unit.
“I don’t know if he held it as a resentment,” Herrera said. “I don’t know.”
Police responded to a report of shots fired around 4:30 a.m. Monday, and found White suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He died on the scene.
Later that day, Jacobo acted “like nothing happened” at the apartment, Herrera said. Police arrested him that afternoon while he was walking the family dog, she said.
White grew up in the Mission District, and played football and baseball at Galileo Academy of Science & Technology. He was always quick with a joke and willing to help others, Herrera said.
“He was well-liked by the neighborhood,” she said. “Everybody knew him.”
Please help his family put this wonderful man to rest. Thank you and God bless!
On Monday October 14th, 2013 we lost Maurice White to a fatal shooting that cut his life way too short.
Reese White was a free spirited person who touched many peoples lives. Reese was known as a loyal friend and a sports enthusiast who easily filled a room up with joy. If nothing else, we celebrate his life, who he was and everything he represents.
Being that this was an unexpected tragedy to our family, we were unfortunately financially unprepared for the costly arrangements that are required to give our loved one a proper service. We are asking family, friends and people of the community to please donate towards the funeral, or other expenses.
This amazing support system will help give the Family of Maurice the strength to deal with the emotional and financial challenges ahead of them. Otherwise your prayers and condolences are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your continued support during this time. You can also go in person to any Wells Fargo Bank, the account is under Elizabeth Herrera.
Account #8207270870
Reese White leaves behind his mother and father, Liz Herrera and Otis White and his siblings Israel, Otis and Gevanuh.
We hope to see you at his funeral. – See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/in-loving-memory-of-reese-white/97304#sthash.Lr0rZHo9.dpuf