Friday, April 8, 2011
Otaez Restaurant Owner Fatally Shot
Breaking News / Business / Law Enforcement & Crime / Food Ellen Cushing — Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Very sad news coming from The Trib this morning: Jesus "Chuy" Campos, a prominent East Bay restaurateur, was shot outside his Oakland business around 5:30 this morning in what looks like an attempted robbery. Campos, who was active in the local business community and who had served as President of the Fruitvale Merchant's Association, had been operating his popular International Avenue "Mexicatessan" since 1986; five years ago, he opened a sister restaurant on Webster Street in Alameda.
“It was always Campos’ dream to have restaurant, not just for himself, but to build a business for his family,” Oakland City Councilman Ignacio De La Fuente told the Trib. “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.”
In a statement to the Chron, Mayor Jean Quan praised Campos' involvement in the community. "Mr. Campos was well known for his generosity and will be missed by many. He was very dedicated to our community and attended the Fruitvale merchants meeting just two days ago with the express goal of making the area safer," she said.
According again to Harry Harris at the Trib, Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 for information leading to the shooter's arrest. Anyone with information can call police at 510-238-3821 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572 or 510-777-3211.
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I used to take both my sons there to eat a healthy meal I will miss him terribly
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I used to take my sons there to eat a healthy meal I am very sad hear this
We visited this place a few months ago - I'm very sorry; but I want to say this: Chuy did a great job for this community and for his family. Well done - thought I never met him, I'm proud of his accomplishments!
very sad news...Don Chuy fue una gran persona..teniamos llendo a su restaurante en Oakland desde hace ya 19 anos..siempre muy atento..Su esposa increible..muy amigables y al pediente de todas las personas. Hemos perdido una gran persona en nuestra comunidad..esperemos si se agarre al asesino..Descanse en Paz Don Chuy
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