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Oakland Police Department CA
Tuesday December 5th, 2023 :: 04:16 p.m. PST

Advisory

Arrest Made in November 2023 Homicide Case

For Immediate Release: December 5, 2023
OPD News:  
 
Arrest Made in November 2023 Homicide Case
 
The Oakland Police Department (OPD) has arrested Adelto Medizabal in connection with the homicide of Gerardo Abreau, which occurred on November 30, 2023, in the 2600 block of 74th Avenue.
 
Thanks to the tireless and collaborative efforts of OPD Homicide Investigators and the Morgan Hill Police Department, Medizabal was safely taken into custody on November 30, 2023, the night of the homicide.
   
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office has filed charges against Medizabal for his involvement in the crime.
 
Background:   
 
The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating a stabbing that occurred on November 30, 2023, in the 2600 block of 74th Avenue, shortly before 6:45 PM. The OPD Communications Division was notified that a stabbing occurred in the area and that the victim was self-transporting to an area hospital.
 
Shortly after, the OPD Communications Division was notified of a stabbing victim who arrived at an area hospital. Hospital personnel provided medical treatment to the victim, but unfortunately the victim succumbed to their injuries.  
 
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD Homicide Section at (510)238-3821.
 
Working together we can make Oakland Safer!!
Twitter:
 
OPD made an arrest in connection with the homicide of Gerardo Abreau, which occurred on 8/28/23, in the 2300 block of International Blvd.
 
OPD officers safely took Adelto Medizabal into custody on 10/11/23.
 
Charges filed by @AlamedaCountyDA
 
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