OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- A Fourth of July celebration in Oakland turned tragic when Tim Conover was shot and killed by a family friend at a house party. The incident occurred on 41st Street, where Conover, who was serving as the grill master, was fatally shot by a neighbor and close family friend, according to his fiancée, Zazzi Cribbs.
"It's just wild to know that this could happen," Cribbs said, describing the suspect as someone who was intoxicated and possibly on drugs.
Oakland police responded to the shooting around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday. Cribbs recounted that the confrontation began after Conover approached the suspect about urinating on the floor.
San Jose police officer arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of minor"Just wanted his friend to lay down to go to sleep and just sleep it off, but his friend got mad because he peed in our living room," Cribbs explained.
Conover was pronounced dead at the scene, and the suspect was taken into custody by police.
Rebecca Morgan, Cribbs' aunt, highlighted Conover's character, noting his love for his young son and daughter, who were present during the shooting. "Tim was always trying to, you know, help other people in need and being thoughtful and kind and it's just a travesty," she said.
Cribbs added that Conover was enjoying life, having recently lost 60 pounds, and was in high spirits on the day of the party.
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