Suspect arrested in April bludgeoning death in Oakland's Chinatown
OAKLAND -- An arrest has been made in an April early morning homicide in Oakland's Chinatown neighborhood, authorities announced Friday.
The Oakland Police Department said Reddick Mickle was being held in connection with the man's homicide.
Mickle was arrested at his girlfriend's home, which was in the same block police found the victim bludgeoned to death, according to court documents.
The incident took place just after 7:30 a.m. in the 300 block of 10th Street on April 26th. Officers were dispatched to a report of a person injured and on the ground.
The Oakland Fire Department and paramedic personnel arrived on the scene to provide medical attention, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Surveillance camera footage allegedly showed images of Mickle in the area of the killing, and Mickle's current and former probation officers identified him in the footage, according to court documents.
Mickle was being held in Santa Rita Jail in Dublin and is expected to enter a plea June 9 at the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland.
The victim's name has never been released
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or the TIP LINE at (510) 238-7950.