Police released photos of a person of interest wanted in relation to an Oakland homicide in late July.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland police are working to solve a homicide that took place in July, and have released images of a person of interest in the case.
The fatal incident happened on July 27, shortly before 5:15 a.m., in the area of Seventh Avenue and International Boulevard, according to the Oakland Police Department.
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Upon arrival, responding officers found a person on the ground suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
In an effort to garner community assistance, investigators released images Wednesday of a person of interest in connection with the case.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact OPD’s Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821.