UPDATE: A 33-year-old man was fatally shot in a North Oakland parking lot at 10:05 PM on October 12, 2023. The victim, believed to be a resident of San Leandro, succumbed to his injuries shortly after the incident, marking a tragic moment for the community.
According to police reports, the shooting occurred in a store parking lot located in the 5900 block of Market Street. Witnesses say an argument between the victim and another man escalated quickly, resulting in the fatal gunfire. The gunman fled the scene before law enforcement arrived, and a detailed description of the suspect has not yet been released.
Investigators are urgently working to uncover the motive behind the dispute and whether the two men were acquaintances. This incident marks the 61st homicide investigated by the Oakland Police Department this year; in comparison, there were 77 homicides at the same time last year.
This ongoing violence raises serious concerns for community safety, prompting calls for information from the public. Anyone with details regarding this shooting is urged to contact homicide investigators at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950.
As the investigation unfolds, community members are left grappling with the loss and the implications of this violent act. Stay tuned for further updates as officials work to bring justice to the victim’s family and understand the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
