Dane Smith, 52, was found near his mobile home in the 8400 block of Enterprise Way in Oakland on July 1, 2024, at about 12:45 a.m. He had sustained both a gunshot and an apparent stab wound and was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Oakland Police Department is treating his death as a homicide.

Investigators canvassed the area and reviewed surveillance footage but have not identified any suspects or made arrests. Authorities have not released any possible motives or leads, and the investigation remains ongoing. Smith’s death was one of two homicides in Oakland that day; police say there is no indicated connection between the two incidents.

If anyone saw activity near the 8400 block of Enterprise Way around midnight on July 1 or has information that could help the Homicide Section, contact (510) 238-3821 or the tip line at (510) 238-7950.