Oakland police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man from El Sobrante that took place in the early hours of Saturday, Oct. 31.
Police said the 42-year-old man, whose identity has not been released, was killed in a shooting on the 600 block of W. Grand Avenue in West Oakland at 4:30 a.m.
Police found the man in a traffic lane. He was pronounced dead at the scene despite lifesaving efforts, authorities said. Dozens of gunshot shell casings were found in the area, they said.
Based on initial reports, police think the man had been in Oakland to attend a nearby club. No arrests have been made in connection with the slaying, they said.
The killing is the 43rd homicide investigated by the Oakland Police Department this year. At this point last year, the department had investigated 55 homicides.
Those with information about the fatal shooting can reach Oakland homicide investigators at 510-238-3821.
Source: www.mercurynews.com
