The scene at homicide number 56 on 35th & Suter in @oakland. More: https://t.co/w39eIyUsDS @EastBayTimes @OakTribNews pic.twitter.com/OeffVSQ1bb
— Tyska (@Tyska) May 26, 2021
OAKLAND — A man was fatally shot in East Oakland Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
His name has not yet been released, but he is 50 years old and believed to frequent the area, authorities said.
The shooting was reported about 12:03 p.m. Wednesday in the 3200 block of 35th Avenue near Suter Street, south of Interstate 580.
The man was found on the sidewalk and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Some possible suspects may have fled the scene in a vehicle.
A motive for the shooting is under investigation. No arrests have been made.
The killing is the 56th homicide investigated by Oakland police this year. Last year at this time police had investigated 23 homicides in the city.
Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the killer. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.
Check back for updates.
Staff video editor Dylan Bouscher contributed to this report.
