FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 25, 2021
Police need your help to identify a vehicle of interest in connection with a homicide.
The Oakland Police Department requests assistance from the media and the community in identifying the below vehicle. Investigators have identified a vehicle of interest in connection with a homicide that occurred on August 14, 2020, at about 3:29 PM, in the 10900 block of Beverly Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
On August 14, 2020, at approximately 3:29 PM, the Communications Division received reports of gunshots in the 10900 block of Beverly Avenue. Oakland police officers, as well as San Leandro police officers, responded to the scene and located the victim, 18-year-old Davaun McNeal suffering from a gunshot wound. McNeal was treated by medical personnel at the scene and transported to a local hospital for treatment. McNeal was listed in critical condition. Unfortunately, on August 15, 2020, McNeal succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or the TIP LINE at 238-7950. The Oakland Police Department and CrimeStoppers of Oakland are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for an arrest in this case
#OPDCARES initiative is about all of us working together as a community, to help stop the tragic loss of life and reduce the level of violence in our city. Collectively, we want to ensure Oaklanders and our visitors are safe in our community. When there is a loss of life in Oakland, it impacts us all.