A 42-year-old Oakland man was fatally shot early Sunday morning in East Oakland, police said.
The man was in a vehicle when someone from outside it shot him at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday in the 1300 block of 85th Avenue, according to police. He was pronounced dead at the scene, despite lifesaving efforts by Oakland police and paramedics.
The man’s name has not been released, pending notification of next of kin.
A motive for the shooting remains unclear. No arrests have been announced.
The killing represents the 99th death investigated as a homicide by Oakland police so far this year. Oakland police had investigated 105 homicides at this same point last year. The California Highway Patrol also has investigated five homicides within city limits this year.
A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to any arrests in the slaying. Anyone with information can call Oakland police at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950, or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.Source: www.mercurynews.com