Oakland police investigate suspicious death after body found in suitcase at Lake Merritt

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Oakland police are investigating a suspicious death at Lake Merritt, the department said Tuesday.

UPDATE: Oakland residents shocked, concerned after body found in suitcase in Lake Merritt

OPD received a call reporting a body in the lake in 1900 block of Lakeshore Avenue.

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Police say a suitcase was found floating near the edge of the lake at around 11 a.m. with the body inside.

A volunteer who cleans Lake Merritt says he and his friend found a suitcase and helped pull it out of the water.



The identity of the victim is being withheld at this time.
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This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or reach out to the TIP LINE at (510) 238-7950.

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