A 61-year-old man found dead in his North Oakland apartment on March 4 was confirmed to have died from a gunshot wound, marking the city's 19th homicide of the year. The man, who lived alone, had not been seen for several days before police performed a wellness check and discovered him in a partially decomposed state. Investigators noted no signs of forced entry, indicating he may have been killed by someone familiar to him. The rising homicide count highlights a surge in violent crime, with a total of 20 reported in the city this year.
Authorities stated that a 61-year-old man was found dead from a gunshot wound, marking the city's 19th homicide of the year.
The victim was discovered in a partially decomposed state after police conducted a wellness check, having not been seen for days.
With no signs of forced entry, investigators suggest the possibility that the victim may have been killed by someone he knew.
The homicide count in Oakland has increased significantly this year, with 20 reported cases compared to just 14 at the same time last year.
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