Man killed while meeting cell-phone buyer in San Leandro

A man who was fatally shot when he went to a San Leandro gas station to sell his cell phone to a buyer who answered his online ad, was identified as a 32-year-old father, authorities said.

Daniel Carlos of Redwood City was killed about 1:15 p.m. Saturday at a 76 gas station at 159th Avenue and East 14th Street, said Sgt. Ray Kelly of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.

“Daniel was a husband and father to a young child,” Kelly said. “Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.”

Carlos had planned to sell his cell phone after coordinating a meet-up through an online ad, Kelly said.

Daniel Carlos, 32, of Redwood City was killed Saturday at a San Leandro gas station after meeting to sell his cell phone, authorities said. Daniel Carlos, 32, of Redwood City was killed Saturday at a San Leandro gas station after meeting to sell his cell phone, authorities said. Image 1 of / 28 Caption Close Man killed while meeting cell-phone buyer in San Leandro 1 / 28 Back to Gallery

When officers arrived, they discovered Carlos suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Kelly said potential suspects in the killing fled in a car. No arrests have been made.

Safe-exchange zones are available at police departments for people looking to sell their belongings to buyers, who are generally strangers.

The closest exchange zones to San Leandro are at the El Cerrito Police Department and Pleasanton Police Department.

Sarah Ravani is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: sravani@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @SarRavani