Person fatally shot in East Oakland

The death is the 114rd this year that Oakland police are investigating as a homicide.

OAKLAND — A person was fatally shot in an East Oakland neighborhood, authorities said Wednesday.

Around 8:35 p.m., officers responded to reports of ShotSpotter activity near 90th and Bancroft avenues followed by a call about a possible shooting.

When officers arrived, they found a person near 89th Avenue and Dowling Street suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Despite emergency life-saving measures, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A motive for the killing is under investigation and no arrests were initially announced. Other officers were working to block off nearby streets to assist investigators’ efforts.

The death is the 114th this year that Oakland police are investigating as a homicide. Last year the city finished with 109 total homicides last year, well below its 1992 peak of 175 homicides.

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.

Contact George Kelly at 408-859-5180.