A man was shot and killed in Oakland on Sunday afternoon after following and confronting someone he suspected had been burglarizing nearby cars, authorities said.
The shooting occurred just after 3:30 p.m. in the 600 block of Grand Avenue, near Eastshore Park. According to police, the victim had witnessed a man breaking into cars in the 3300 block of Grand Avenue, then followed the suspect south via car. He approached the suspect and was shot. The suspect then fled the scene.
The fatal shooting is the 127th death being investigated by Oakland police. Additionally, the California Highway Patrol has investigated five homicides so far on Oakland freeways. The highest number of homicides investigated by Oakland police is 131 in 2012.
The police are offering up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the shooter or individuals involved with the crime. Anyone with info can call 510-238-3821 or Crime Stoppers of Oakland at 510-777-8572.
The Bay Area News Group’s Harry Harris contributed to this report.
OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 28: Oakland police investigate a fatal shooting in the 600 block of Grand Avenue in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, November 28, 2021. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 28: Oakland police investigate a fatal shooting in the 600 block of Grand Avenue in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, November 28, 2021. It’s the 127th homicide investigated by OPD this year. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 28: Oakland police investigate a fatal shooting in the 600 block of Grand Avenue in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, November 28, 2021. It’s the 127th homicide investigated by OPD this year. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 28: An Oakland police crime scene technician takes photos as they investigate a fatal shooting in the 600 block of Grand Avenue in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, November 28, 2021. It’s the 127th homicide investigated by OPD this year. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 28: Oakland police investigate a fatal shooting in the 600 block of Grand Avenue in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, November 28, 2021. It’s the 127th homicide investigated by OPD this year. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 28: Bystanders watch as Oakland police investigate a fatal shooting in the 600 block of Grand Avenue in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, November 28, 2021. It’s the 127th homicide investigated by OPD this year. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 28: Oakland police investigate a fatal shooting in the 600 block of Grand Avenue in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, November 28, 2021. It’s the 127th homicide investigated by OPD this year. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 28: Oakland police investigate a fatal shooting in the 600 block of Grand Avenue in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, November 28, 2021. It’s the 127th homicide investigated by OPD this year. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
