Man fatally shot in West Oakland
OAKLAND — A man was fatally shot Tuesday morning in West Oakland, the second killing in the city in 10 hours, authorities said.
The death came just hours after city leaders lauded a reduction in gun violence in 2024, praising the revival of an anti-violence strategy known as Ceasefire.
The name of the man killed Tuesday was not immediately released pending notification of his family.
Authorities said the man is in his 50s. His place of residence has not been confirmed.
The shooting happened about 7:12 a.m. Tuesday in the 1300 block of 14th Street.
The man was found outside suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A motive for the killing is under investigation. No arrests were announced and no suspect information was released.
The killing is the 84th homicide investigated by Oakland police in 2024 and the second in the city in 10 hours. A 25-year-old man was fatally shot in East Oakland just after 9 p.m. Monday.
Anyone with information about either killing may call homicide investigators at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950. Anyone with videos or photos related to the shootings can email them to cidvideo@oaklandca.gov.