An East Bay family is mourning the loss of Robert Abeyta Jr., who was shot and killed early Tuesday morning in Emeryville.

Two men have been arrested and charged with his murder, following a quick response by UC Berkeley police.

The incident occurred just after 1 a.m. near San Pablo Avenue and 39th Street, where Emeryville police received reports of gunshots.

Robert Abeyta Jr., 43, was involved in an argument with two men who allegedly shot him, leading to his death at a nearby hospital.

"We are hurting, we are grieving, it's such a senseless act," said Lola Leal, Abeyta's cousin.

Leal expressed relief at the swift arrest, saying, "Makes the tragedy, at least brings some kind of comfort knowing that those two people are behind bars and can't do this to someone else's family member."

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