OAKLAND — Police here have identified a man who was shot and killed about 90 minutes before sunrise on Aug. 12.
Jermil Lewis, 41, was shot around 4:45 a.m. Aug. 12, on the 700 block of 21st Street in West Oakland. Authorities say the shooting took place a short distance from an attempted break-in that was apparently happening around the same time, and that police are investigating if the two incidents are related.
Lewis got a ride to a hospital but died later that morning, authorities said.
Near the shooting scene, police found a ladder and burglary tools indicative of someone trying to break into a building on 22nd Street, via a back entrance accessible on 21st street, authorities said. The building was declared part of the homicide scene.
A motive for the shooting is under investigation and no arrests have been announced.
Anyone with information about the killing may call police at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950. Anyone with video or pictures that might assist in the investigation may email them to cidvideo@oaklandca.gov.
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