Noel Santillan, a 36-year-old resident of Oakland, California, was found dead on September 30, 2020. His body was discovered in the early hours of the morning in the 2000 block of Wood Street in West Oakland. Santillan had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, and authorities believe he was killed elsewhere in the city before being brought to the location where his body was found.
This incident marked the 79th homicide in Oakland for the year, surpassing the total number of homicides in the city for the entire previous year.
The Oakland Police Department launched an investigation into Santillan's death, strongly suspecting that he was shot in a different area of Oakland. However, due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, the police did not disclose the specific location where they believe the shooting occurred or the evidence supporting their theory. The authorities have been actively seeking information from the public to aid in solving the case, offering a reward of up to $10,000 for any leads that could result in the arrest of the perpetrator.
Despite the efforts of the police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland, no arrests have been made in connection with Santillan's murder as of the latest available information. The case remains open, with investigators continuing to pursue leads and gather evidence. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that might help bring justice for Noel Santillan and his family, who have been left devastated by his untimely death.
