RICHMOND — An Oakland man who was fatally shot around 11 p.m. July 16 was a registered sex offender whose picture was displayed on Megan’s Law and similar websites.

Byron L. Scales, 61, suffered a fatal gunshot wound at a lot near 18th Street and Chansor Avenue in Richmond, police said. It is unclear whether Scales’ status was connected to his death, but police are considering that possibility, according to authorities.

Scales was convicted of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor less than 14 years old in 1985, when he was 28. He was released from prison four years later, but was required to register as a sex offender. His last listed address was in San Pablo, according to the Megan’s Law website, which keeps publicly available lists of people who have been convicted of sex crimes.

Sacles’ homicide was the 10th of the year for Richmond. No arrests have been made, according to authorities.