OAKLAND — A man was found fatally shot Tuesday morning in an East Oakland park, authorities said.

Authorities were trying to identify the victim and notify any next of kin before publicly releasing his name.

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He was found dead just before 8 a.m. Tuesday in Arroyo Viejo Park, not far from the entrance at Olive and Ritchie streets. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by paramedics.

Police were trying to determine when the shooting actually happened and a motive. No arrests were announced.

The killing is the 55th homicide investigated by Oakland police this year. Last year at this time police had investigated 70 homicides in the city.

Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950. Pictures and video that might assist in the investigation may

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