Oakland police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 35-year-old man in the Eastlake district. The victim’s identity has not been released pending family notification. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday in the 1400 block of 13th Avenue. Prior to the arrival of law enforcement, the victim was transported to a nearby hospital by an unidentified individual. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries at the medical facility.
Upon examining the crime scene, authorities discovered several shell casings in the vicinity of the shooting. The motive behind the killing remains unknown, as police have not disclosed any details. No arrests have been made at this time.
This marks the 45th homicide investigation conducted by Oakland police this year, with three occurring since Sunday evening. Comparatively, last year at this time, the police had investigated 52 homicides in the city.
In an effort to gather information and bring the perpetrator to justice, the Oakland Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are jointly offering a reward of up to $10,000. Individuals with any relevant information are urged to contact the police at 510-238-7950 or Crime Stoppers.
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