Hayward man fatally shot in East Oakland
A Hayward man was fatally shot Wednesday night in East Oakland as he sat in his SUV.
OAKLAND — A 52-year-old Hayward man was fatally shot Wednesday night in East Oakland as he sat in his vehicle, police said.
The man’s name was not released by authorities, pending confirmation of his identity and notification of his next of kin.
Police responding to a ShotSpotter alert about 11:33 p.m. Wednesday in the 1300 block of 86th Avenue found the man shot inside his SUV, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Numerous shell casings were found at the scene. Police were trying to determine if the man was shot by someone in a passing vehicle or by someone standing outside.
Investigators were also trying to confirm why the man was in East Oakland, but said he does have ties to the city.
A motive for the shooting has not yet been determined. No arrests have been made.
The killing is the seventh homicide investigated by Oakland police this year. Last year at this time police had investigated nine homicides in the city.
Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the killer. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.