Vehicle linked to homicide found parked near 2500 block of MLK, Oakland CA


Police observed a white Mercedes linked to a homicide from two days ago parked near the 2500 block of Martin Luther King Jr Way. The vehicle was covered with a large bed sheet on the driver's side and passenger door, and officers maintained surveillance while coordinating response.
Audio|Source: Oakland Police Dispatch
01:34
Transcript:
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I have eyes on that homicide vehicle from two days ago, copy the plate when you're ready.
00:05
If you copy 2,400, I'm okay.
00:07
Go ahead with the plate.
00:08
8 Union Boy John 537[1].
00:10
It's a white Mercedes.
00:15
It's parked on the east side of the street facing northbound near 2500 block of MLK.
00:21
I have a long eye on it.
00:22
Can't tell if it's occupied or not.
00:25
It has a large bed sheet on the driver's side and passenger door.
00:32
How to work. Use a cover for 2400 MLK for homicide vehicle.
00:35
2DK23, both units are all things.
00:37
Copy. Just have units stay out of the area right now.
00:40
I have a long eye on here right now.
00:41
I'll contact the investigator.
00:42
Are there any units up by any chance?
00:45
Unisberg for suspect.
00:46
Any unit on rent patrol?
00:48
3432 International.
00:49
14 Lincoln, 6-4.
00:50
Can you send that to my CAD? I'm a little tied down at the moment, but send it to my CAD, please.
00:54
Never. I'll give you a call.
00:55
And then 72, if you could just send me one more unit, but just stay out of the area.
01:00
I'm on eye on the car right now.
01:01
And if it starts moving, I'll put it out.
01:02
Also with Argus up, just in case.
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8 Union Boy John 537: License plate
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Location mentioned:
Near Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94612
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