On March 28, 2024, at about 4:00 p.m., 47-year-old Robert Greer was shot in the head and killed in Oakland, California. Witnesses said Greer had been using a sledgehammer to break up concrete and throwing chunks at passing cars and nearby property when a person emerged from an abandoned house, retrieved a revolver, and shot him. The shooter was taken into custody and is facing murder charges.

The abandoned residence was reported to be occupied by squatters and to contain multiple stray dogs. After the shooting, officers cleared the home, removing several people and 14 dogs; the animals were placed with animal control. Authorities say the matter remains under investigation as the legal process moves forward.

If anyone saw the events near that property or has information about what led to the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.