For Immediate Release
OPD NEWS: October 23, 2021
The Oakland Police Department needs your assistance locating this vehicle.
The vehicle is wanted in connection to the robbery and attempted homicide that occurred on October 21, 2021, in the 1700 block of Castro Street.
The vehicle is a 2007 Nissan Sentra, black, 4-doors, tinted windows, custom rims, with a San Francisco 49er’s license plate frame with CA license plate 6ATC357.
This is an ongoing investigation, anyone who has information is asked to contact the Oakland Police Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821, or (510) 238-3278.
Background:
The Oakland Police Department is investigating a robbery and shooting that resulted in a homicide. A ShotSpotter Activation alerted officers to the incident which occurred just after 1:00 PM, in the 1700 block of Castro Street.
Upon arrival, officers located two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. The preliminary investigation shows several individuals exited a vehicle and began to rob the victim of their belongings.
Multiple gunshots were fired and one of the individuals involved in the robbery was fatally wounded. The robbery victim was struck and sustained several gunshot wounds. The suspects entered a waiting black four door sedan and left the area.
The robbery victim was transported to Highland Hospital where they are listed in critical but stable condition.