The Oakland Police Department is investigating a homicide after a victim was found with a fatal head injury. Police responded to a call regarding an injured person on the 600 block of Alma Avenue shortly after 11 a.m., where medical personnel declared the individual dead at the scene.
While the victim’s identity has yet to be released as the authorities are still in the process of notifying the family, the proximity of the crime scene to local landmarks such as the Trinity Lutheran Church and Oakland High School is notable.
Oakland Police Department is urging anyone with information on the incident to reach out to them at (510) 238-3821, or through their tip line at (510) 238-7950. This homicide investigation underscores the role of community cooperation in providing vital information that can aid law enforcement in their inquiries.