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Man Shot To Death In East Oakland

OAKLAND (CBS SF) - A man was fatally shot in East Oakland Thursday night, police said.

Police responded reports of shots fired on the 900 block of 84th Avenue at around 7:15 p.m. and found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds, according to police spokeswoman Cynthia Perkins.

Paramedics were unable to revive the victim, identified as 39-year-old Oakland resident Damon Soriano.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have said they are searching for two suspects in the shooting, but the motive remains undetermined.

Anyone with information in the case was asked to contact the Police Department's homicide section at (510) 238-3821 or oaklandhomicide@oaklandnet.com.

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