Juan Alarcon, a 55-year-old East Oakland resident, was fatally shot during a robbery outside his Elmhurst Park home on the evening of September 1, 2021. Officers responding to a ShotSpotter alert found Alarcon suffering from at least one gunshot wound about 7:20 p.m.; he was pronounced dead at the scene. His death was recorded as Oakland’s 87th homicide of 2021.

Authorities said Alarcon was approached and robbed outside his residence; what was taken and the number of suspects have not been disclosed. The Oakland Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Oakland offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest. Family and friends launched a GoFundMe to support his wife and daughters, describing Alarcon as a hardworking, beloved community member.

No arrests or significant investigative developments have been announced. If anyone has information about the robbery or the shooting, please contact investigators or Crime Stoppers.