OPD asks for community assistance with 2023 homicide

Jordan Baker

May 20, 2024 at 1:13 PM·1 min read

(KRON) – The Oakland Police Department is asking for community assistance with the unsolved homicide of George Afakisi.

The death of Afakisi occurred around 7 p.m. on November 26, 2023. According to police, Afakisi was standing outside with friends in the 1900 block of Crosby Avenue when he was fatally shot. Shortly after, officers found him suffering from at least one gunshot wound in the 3500 block of Foothill Boulevard. Afakisi was pronounced dead at the scene.

Photo: Oakland Police Department, George Afakisi

Death of man found dead on Antioch sidewalk being investigated as homicide

Police said witnesses mentioned multiple suspects leaving the area in a dark-colored sedan.

Afakisi was survived by his fiancée and daughter.

Anyone with information is asked to contact OPD’s Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821.

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