Crime & Safety

In Others' Words: Remembrances of Osana Futi

Loved ones express condolences for a Newark teen who was fatally stabbed in Fremont.

Although four people have been arrested in connection to a fatal stabbing of a Newark teen, many continue to mourn the death of the high school senior who was a football star.

Scroll using the blue bar at the right to see what others are saying about Futi.  (Editor's note: This tool cannot be viewed on some mobile phones.)

Osana Futi was late Saturday night in Fremont after police were called to investigate a report of a large party and shots fired.

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The Newark Memorial High School senior was rushed to a local trauma center, where he was pronounced dead.

Here's what some people had to say about the slain 18-year-old:

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"couldnt believe the words I was hearin , I didnt want to hear the truth ... because when u lose a friend. brother sister and especially a son . it hurts and it cuts deep and it makes u think alot more about life. ur still a king in our eyes . and they had no other way to defeat u but to take u away... rest easy ... you will remain deep within our hearts .<3 r.i.p osana !!!! I love you lil brother," from Jessica Solis on Facebook.

"I didn't know Osana but no family should ever go through the pain of losing a child. My prayers and condolences go to the Futi family," said a Twitter user named Brittania Hemke.

Twitter user PeacesofDee wrote, "IMA BE SCREAMING YOUR NAME TO MY GRAVE BRUH!!! OSANA FUTI TO THE DEATH OF ME!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!"

A for Futi will be held today at 6 p.m. at Newark Memorial High School's football stadium, 39375 Cedar Blvd. in Newark.

Authorites have not released the identities of the 18-year-old man and three minors who were but said the adult suspect is likely to face charges of murder and that the minors are suspected to be accessories to the homicide, according to Fremont police.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact Fremont police at 510-790-6800. 

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