Gunfire today in the East Oakland hills left a man believed to be in his 40s dead near the intersection of Leona Drive and Old Quarry Loop, just north of Interstate 580. Officers found the man at the scene, where he was pronounced dead, and the Oakland Police Department's homicide unit has opened an investigation. Police have not released any suspect description and have not announced any arrests.
What Police Say
According to The Mercury News, the shooting was reported at about 6:15 AM. Initial information indicates the victim had been walking outside when he was shot. The outlet reports that the man lived in the area, but officials have not released his name pending notification of his family. Investigators told reporters that the motive has not been determined.
Police Seek Tips and Video
The Oakland Police Department is asking anyone who might have captured what happened on a phone, doorbell camera, or security system to share that footage with detectives. People with video, images, or other potential evidence are urged to email them to [email protected] and to contact the Homicide Section. Tip lines listed by the department include the Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 and the homicide tip line at (510) 238-7950.
How This Case Fits Into Oakland's Year-To-Date Numbers
The killing is the 27th homicide of the year in Oakland, compared with 38 at this point in the year before, The Mercury News reports. The numbers highlight how Oakland's homicide totals can shift sharply from year to year as detectives work each case. Authorities said the motive in this latest shooting remains under investigation and that no additional details were available at the time of the report.
How To Reach Investigators
Anyone who was in the area of Leona Drive and Old Quarry Loop early Tuesday and might have seen or heard something is urged to contact Oakland homicide investigators at (510) 238-3821, call the tip line at (510) 238-7950, or email [email protected], according to the City of Oakland. Anyone sharing a video is asked to preserve the original files and provide them to investigators.
