In East Oakland, a tragic event unfolded on Thursday afternoon. Around 4:10 p.m., a man was shot and sadly lost his life near the intersection of 11th Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. When the police arrived, they found the man, who is believed to be in his 40s, suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts to help him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the police, this shooting seems to have started from a disagreement between the man and at least one other individual. As of now, there have been no arrests, and the police haven’t released any details about potential suspects.
This incident marks the 81st homicide that Oakland police have had to investigate this year. To put that into perspective, at the same time last year, there were a staggering 125 homicides.
If anyone has any information about this case, they are encouraged to reach out to the Oakland police department’s homicide section at 510-238-3821 or the tip line at 510-238-7950. Additionally, videos and photos related to the incident can be sent to [email protected].
It’s a heartbreaking reminder of the challenges the community faces, and it’s crucial to come together to support one another during these difficult times.