Police in Oakland have launched a homicide investigation after a person who was shot near Lake Merritt late last month died from their injuries.
Around 3 a.m. on Sep. 27, officers were called to the 1300 block of Lakeshore Avenue following reports of a shooting. Officers who arrived at the scene found evidence of a shooting, but no victims were found.
A short time later, police were notified that the victim was taken to a hospital with gunshot wounds. Medical personnel said listed the victim in grave condition…