Man Charged With Killing Artist Working On Anti-Violence Mural In Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A 20-year-old man has been charged with killing a Northern California artist who was working on an anti-violence mural.

Authorities say Marquise R. Holloway of Oakland is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday on a murder charge and multiple counts of robbery not related to the killing. He's expected to be assigned a public defender at the hearing.

He was arrested Friday and is being held without bail.

Artist Antonio Ramos was fatally shot in an Oakland freeway underpass in September. Police say the 27-year-old from Emeryville was helping paint a mural when he was gunned down after an apparent argument.

Ramos was with a group of 10 artists working on six murals being produced by ArtEsteem, a group that seeks to stop violence by inspiring people with art and education.