On Saturday morning in San Leandro, a man in his 40s was shot dead while walking his dog, becoming the first homicide victim of the year. The incident occurred around 8:23 a.m. in a commercial area, with the victim found on the ground and his Akita dog still leashed to him. The police have not released the victim's name, pending family notification. While no motive has been determined, law enforcement believes there’s no immediate threat to the community. Last year, the city experienced four homicides, all resolved through arrests.
A man walking his dog in San Leandro was fatally shot, marking the city's first homicide of the year, according to police.
The victim, a man in his 40s, was found shot in the back at around 8:23 a.m., lying with his Akita still leashed.
Investigators currently lack a motive for the shooting but believe there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Last year, San Leandro recorded four homicides, all resulting in arrests, and officials are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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