Early Thursday morning, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) began investigating a homicide that occurred around 5:15 a.m. at the intersection of Seventh Avenue and International Boulevard. Officers were dispatched to the scene following reports of a person down on the ground.
Upon arrival, they found a victim suffering from apparent gunshot wound(s). The individual was pronounced dead at the scene. OPD’s Homicide Section is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
As experts often dealing with personal injury cases, we understand the devastating impact such incidents can have on victims’ families and communities. While we primarily deal with civil cases, we recognize that the work of criminal investigators is critical in bringing justice to these victims and their families.
Members of the public who have any information regarding the incident are urged to contact the OPD at 510-238-3821. Authorities are relying on information from the public to help aid their investigation and hopefully bring closure to the case.