Man Fatally Shot Walking Dog in San Leandro

A man in his late 40s was fatally shot in the back while walking his dog near Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street in San Leandro on Saturday morning around 8:30 a.m., marking the city's first homicide of 2025. Police found the victim unresponsive and still holding his dog's leash; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The dog was unharmed and taken to a temporary shelter. Authorities have not determined a motive but said there is no ongoing threat to the community. The victim's identity has not been released, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The investigation remains ongoing as officials seek leads in the case.