Man dies from injuries suffered in Oakland physical confrontation
OAKLAND — A 38-year-old man died Friday from head injuries suffered four days earlier in an East Oakland physical confrontation, and the death has been ruled a homicide, authorities said Monday.
Police identified the man as Mahesh Dhawane, of Oakland. He died about 4:10 p.m. July 12 at Highland Hospital.
Authorities said Dhawane suffered his injuries during a fight with another person about 9:30 p.m. July 8 outside a convenience store in the 4700 block of MacArthur Boulevard just east of the Laurel district.
Police said Dhawane had recently worked at a gas station in the area.
Police have not said what the confrontation was about or if Dhawane knew the other person. No arrests have been made.
Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 510-238-3821 or 510-777-7950 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8752.