OAKLAND, CA – The Oakland Police Department is investigating an in-custody death that occurred early October 18, 2025, in the 11000 block of Ettrick Street.
According to the department, officers responded shortly after 4:15 a.m. to a report of an individual who had broken into a nearby residence. At the same time, police received information about a person experiencing a medical emergency, believed to be the same individual involved in the reported break-in.
When officers arrived, they found the individual inside the residence. A brief struggle occurred while officers attempted to detain the person. After being taken into custody, the individual became unresponsive.
Paramedics arrived, provided medical aid, and transported the individual to a nearby hospital, where they later died.
In accordance with department policy, the officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave. The incident is being investigated by the Oakland Police Department’s Homicide Section, Internal Affairs Bureau, the Oakland City Police Commission, the Community Police Review Agency, and the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.
Police stated that additional information will be released as the investigation allows.
