14-02-2025
Arrest made in killing of Too Short's brother, more suspects sought
(KRON) — The Oakland Police Department announced an arrest Friday in the shooting death of Bay Area rap legend Too Short's older brother.
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Wayne Shaw, 61, was shot and killed in the 1200 block of 49th Avenue just after 7 a.m. on Jan. 29.
According to a preliminary investigation, individuals attempted to force their way into a cannabis grow using a vehicle. When Shaw exited the location, he was confronted before being shot multiple times. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Two blocks away from the crime scene, police had found a car involved with multiple bullet holes.
Police said officers arrested Maijji Jackson in connection with Shaw's homicide. The Alameda County District Attorney's Office is currently reviewing the case.
OPD continues to investigate the case and is actively seeking additional suspects.
Too Short (also stylized as Too $hort) is a Bay Area-based rapper who is famous for the hit song 'Blow the Whistle.' He was born in Los Angeles but moved to Oakland as a kid and attended Fremont High School. He began rapping in the 1980s and is one of the most prominent rappers to come out of the Bay Area.
In 2022, Oakland renamed a stretch of Foothill Boulevard 'Too $hort Way' to reward the rapper for the work he'd done in the community. Dec. 10, 2022 was declared Too $hort Day in Oakland.
KRON4 previously reached out to Too Short but did not hear back.
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