Person Of Interest Arrested In Oakland Muralist Slaying
OAKLAND (CBS SF) -- A person of interest has been arrested in connection with the murder of an Oakland muralist, according to police.
Oakland police investigators released video surveillance photo of the person of interest in connection with the homicide of muralist Antonio Ramos, who was shot and killed in the 3500 block of West Street in the morning of September 29.
The person of interest is described as an African-American male in his twenties, approximately 6 feet tall, with a thin build and dark complexion.
Investigators are requesting help from anyone who may be able to identify the man in this photo and his whereabouts around the time of the incident.
Once the case has been formally charged by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office, police will release his name.
Ramos, 29, was a muralist with Art Esteem, the literacy and art arm of Attitudinal Healing Connection, a West Oakland group that seeks to stop violence by inspiring people with art and education.
Police ask anyone with information to contact the Oakland Police Department Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or call Crime Stoppers of Oakland at 510-777-8572.
Crime Stoppers of Oakland has offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.