Full Notification

For Immediate Release April 19, 2022
OPD NEWS:
 
OPD NEEDS ASSISTANCE SOLVING THE DEATH OF JOSE RAMOS

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating the death of Jose Eduardo Colon Ramos who was located unresponsive on February 7, 2022, just after 10:00 PM, at the intersection of 23^rd Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way.  Medical personnel transported Ramos to a local hospital where he underwent medical treatment.  Tragically, Ramos never regained consciousness and was pronounced deceased on February 18, 2022.
 
The events leading to Ramos’ injuries and loss of consciousness remain unclear.  In the months preceding his death, Ramos moved between various West Oakland shelters.  OPD and the Ramos Family are seeking information regarding Ramos’ whereabouts, activities, and contacts that could assist with the investigation.  Anyone with information is asked to contact OPD’s Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821, or the TIP LINE at (510) 238-7950.
 
#OPDCARES initiative is about working together as a community to help stop the tragic loss of life and reduce the level of violence in our city.  Collectively, we want to ensure Oaklanders and our visitors are safe in our community.  When there is a loss of life in Oakland, it impacts us all.