Authorities are conducting a homicide investigation following the discovery of a body in West Oakland. The incident occurred on Friday, December 5, 2024, when a pedestrian contacted the Oakland Police Department about the body located in the area of Campbell and 24th Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they confirmed the presence of a deceased individual whose identity remains undisclosed pending notification of next of kin. The Oakland Police Department’s Homicide Section has been assigned to this case. An investigation is ongoing, and detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward. This development marks another significant event in Oakland, where officials have noted an increase in violent incidents in recent months. Community members are left in shock yet again as they navigate concerns over safety in the area, drawing attention from local advocacy groups who have been pressing for changes in policing and community resources. Oakland Mayor announced, ‘We must come together as a community to prevent violent crime and support one another during these trying times.’ The identity of the deceased is being withheld until relatives are informed, and the case is under close examination to determine the cause of death and possible leads that could support the investigation.
