Man Shot To Death In Alameda

ALAMEDA, CA — A man died in a shooting on Park Street in Alameda late Sunday night, according to police.

Police officers found the victim in the 400 block of Park after receiving a call about shots being fired in the area. "Suffering from life-threatening injuries, officers immediately rendered medical aid until members of the Alameda Fire Department arrived," police said online. "The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries."

The name of the man who died has not been released.

Investigators believe there was a dispute between the victim and a suspect, which led to the shooting. There is no information about the suspect at this time.

Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to call the Police Department's violent crimes unit at (510) 337-8538.

On Oct. 28, the City issued a news release in response to an increase in violent crimes. AT the time, police reported that there had been 14 shootings since June 1, with arrests made in 5 of the cases.

“While each shooting incident brings a significant level of danger to the community, we can safely say that none of the cases appear to be random,” said Alameda Interim Police Chief Randy Fenn.

Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft said,“I understand and share the concerns of residents and businesses that stem from the recent increases in gun violence and gun purchases in the Bay Area, including Alameda. I believe some of this increase is related to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and some is related to the tense political climate in this tumultuous election year. But, regardless of the root causes of these incidents, I am confident that the Alameda Police Department, under Interim Chief Fenn’s leadership, is focused on responding to and solving gun-related crimes as they occur.”

The Alameda Police Department is taking the following steps to reduce violent crime:

• A proactive response from patrol officers to calls for shots fired. After rendering aid to any victims, a thorough preliminary investigation is conducted, including the search for witnesses, possible video footage, and collecting physical evidence.
• When necessary, additional resources from within the department or from allied agencies have responded to assist in processing the crime scene.
• Evidence is sent to be processed through the County crime lab, State Department of Justice, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. Shell casing data is entered into the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network.
• We are meeting with regional partners at the local, State, and Federal level to share criminal intelligence and cultivate potential leads through evidence analysis and information sharing.
• We conduct an extensive follow up of leads in an effort to identify trends, suspects, and build cases for prosecution.
• A high profile patrol is launched of areas where past shootings have occurred.

The news release concluded, "Alameda’s City management, police department, and elected officials prioritize the community’s safety and wellbeing. Thank you for your cooperation during these challenging times, and for the community’s continued commitment to the health and safety of your neighbors."

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