The Oakland community is mourning the loss of Marvin Boomer, a beloved teacher from Castlemont High School, who tragically became an innocent bystander killed by a driver fleeing from a California Highway Patrol (CHP) pursuit. The incident occurred when the CHP terminated their pursuit shortly before the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing a deadly crash that left Boomer dead and another pedestrian injured. In light of this senseless tragedy, calls for an end to high-speed vehicle chases have emerged, with community members expressing anger, grief, and horror over the loss of a cherished educator. As students graduate without their beloved teacher, the impact of this incident resonates deeply within the school and the broader Oakland community.