Oakland police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man inside a motel room on Thursday night. The victim’s identity has not been disclosed pending notification of his family. The incident occurred at approximately 11:13 p.m. at the Nights Inn located at 874 West MacArthur Blvd.
Authorities discovered the man deceased from at least one gunshot wound upon arrival. Preliminary information suggests that the victim had been residing at the motel for about a week. The perpetrator had fled the scene before the police’s arrival, and no details regarding a suspect have been released at this time.
The motive behind the killing remains unknown, as investigators continue their efforts to establish a clearer understanding of the circumstances surrounding the incident. This marks the 17th homicide investigation conducted by the Oakland Police Department this year, a lower figure compared to the 24 homicides investigated by this time last year.
In an attempt to gather information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator, the Oakland Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering a reward of up to $10,000. Individuals with any relevant information are urged to contact the police at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950, or reach out to Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.
