Thu, June 11, 2026 at 6:54 PM UTC
File Photo: Oakland police vehicle.
The Brief
The Oakland Police Department is investigating a “suspicious death” and the remains of a male body that was found Tuesday afternoon near 34th St, according to the Oakland Homicide Department on Thursday.
The person’s name and age weren’t released, and they are still investigating the manner of death.
An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death, per the release, but the time at which it will happen is undetermined.
OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland Police Department said homicide detectives are investigating what they describe as a suspicious death after they found the remains of a man’s body Tuesday afternoon near 34th Street.
‘Suspicious’ death investigation
The East Bay Times reported that the body was found in a grave at a West Oakland homeless encampment. OPD did not confirm this information or give any more details about what that meant.
What we don’t know
Police did not identify the man or give his age.
Police also did not state what made this death suspicious.
KTVU reached out to the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office for a comment on the identification, but couldn’t provide details at this time.
What’s next
The Oakland Police Department said anyone with information should contact the OPD Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or use the tip line at 238-7950.
The Source
Oakland Police Department, East Bay Times