Oakland police have named a suspect they are seeking in connection with the shooting of a 4-year-old girl Wednesday. (File)
OAKLAND — Police on Friday released the name and photo of a man sought in connection with the shooting of a 4-year-old girl Wednesday night in her East Oakland home.
The girl, who was wounded in the leg, remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Police identified the man they are seeking as Lamarion Griffin, 19, of Oakland.
Police did not say if they believe Griffin is the actual shooter or if he has any connection to the home where the girl lives.
The shooting happened about 9 p.m. Wednesday in a residence in the 3400 block of 68th Avenue.
Police have not said if the gun was recovered or what investigators believe led up to the shooting.
Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $5,000 in reward money for information leading to Griffin’s arrest. Anyone with information about Griffin’s whereabout is asked to call police at 510-238-3644 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.
Originally published at Harry Harris