Yesterday in East Oakland turned fatal for a 41-year-old San Francisco man who was shot and killed while behind the wheel of a Tesla, authorities said.
The gunfire erupted around 11:30 AM in the 1300 block of Seminary Avenue near International Boulevard. Oakland police said bullets came from outside the car, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. No suspects were in custody as investigators combed the area for clues.
According to The Mercury News, the victim’s name has not yet been released, pending notification of his family. The outlet also reported that the killing marks Oakland’s 24th homicide of the year, compared with 35 at this time last year.
Police Seek Video and Witnesses
Homicide investigators are putting out a wide call for witnesses, hoping nearby residents, drivers, or businesses may have captured key moments on camera.
Anyone with video or images related to the shooting is urged to email [email protected] and to contact the Oakland Police Department’s homicide section at 510-238-3821 or the tip line at 510-238-7950, according to the Oakland Police Department. Officials noted that cellphone footage and bystander video have played a crucial role in recent cases and stressed that even short clips can matter.
Investigation Details
Detectives are still working to piece together what led up to the deadly encounter. Police said shots were fired from somewhere outside the Tesla, and investigators are trying to determine why the man was on that stretch of Seminary Avenue and whether he was specifically targeted.
As of Sunday, no arrests had been made. Investigators were canvassing the neighborhood, looking for witnesses and surveillance footage that might help reconstruct the moments before and after the shooting, according to The Mercury News.
Police are again asking anyone with information to contact homicide investigators at 510-238-3821, call the tip line at 510-238-7950, or email [email protected]. Officials say anonymous tips and shared video can be the difference between a case going cold and a killer being identified.
