An early morning shooting turned a downtown Oakland parking lot into a crime scene yesterday, leaving a 33-year-old San Leandro man dead, according to police. Officers responding to the 1400 block of Harrison Street found the man suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The Mercury News reported that the shooting occurred at about 2:46 AM on the 1400 block of Harrison Street and that homicide investigators identified the victim as a 33-year-old San Leandro resident. The outlet also reported that officers found the man with at least one gunshot wound before he was transported to the hospital.
Police Ask Public To Share Tips And Video
Oakland homicide detectives are asking anyone who saw or recorded anything to come forward. Investigators want information, photos or video that could help piece together what happened. They are asking the public to call investigators at 510-238-3821 or the department tip line at 510-238-7950, and to email any footage to [email protected].
NBC Bay Area reported those contact details and noted that investigators are reviewing available surveillance footage and witness accounts as they work to reconstruct the events leading up to the shooting.
Investigation Ongoing, No Arrests Reported
Police have not released any suspect descriptions or announced any arrests in the case. Detectives are also working to confirm why the man was in Oakland at the time of the shooting. The Mercury News reports that the investigation remains active as officers follow up on leads.
Where It Happened
The shooting occurred in a parking lot in the 1400 block of Harrison Street in downtown Oakland, an area surrounded by businesses and nightlife venues in the city’s core. The Oakland Police Department website lists contact information and resources for submitting camera footage and reporting non-emergency information for anyone who was in the area and may have relevant details.
