Overview

• Officers responded just before 5 p.m. Wednesday to the 700 block of 17th Street after multiple shot-detection alerts.
• They found a victim with at least one gunshot wound, and medical personnel pronounced the person dead at the scene.
• The Oakland Police Department opened a homicide investigation and said a possible suspect is connected to the case.
• Police have not released the victim’s identity or announced any arrest.
• Anyone with information can contact the OPD Homicide Section at 510-238-3821, the tip line at 510-238-7950, or send media to [email protected].