Ozzie Cleveland, a 42-year-old Oakland resident, was shot and killed on October 2, 2022, at about 2:30 a.m. on the 1300 block of 85th Avenue. He was found inside his vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency responders attempted resuscitation.

Officers found a replica firearm and a bag of marijuana in Cleveland’s car; it is not known whether those items are related to the shooting. The Oakland Police Department has been investigating and has offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest, but no arrests have been announced and investigators report few leads.

Friends and family continue to mourn and are hoping for answers as the case remains open. If anyone has information about what happened that night, please contact the Oakland Police Department.