Shooting death of man becomes 20th homicide investigated by Oakland police
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A shooting on E. 27th Street in Oakland resulted in the death of a 43-year-old man, marking the city's 20th homicide this year. The police were alerted by a gunshot detection system and found the victim outside before he was transported to a hospital where he died. The police have not yet made any arrests or identified a suspect and continue to investigate the motive for the shooting. Additionally, there is another homicide investigation ongoing related to an earlier shooting in the week.
The tragic gunfire on Thursday night marks the 20th homicide investigated by Oakland police in 2025, illustrating a concerning uptick in violence in the community.
While investigating the 20th homicide this year, police are simultaneously addressing an earlier case, the 19th, without sharing details, highlighting ongoing violence.
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