OAKLAND — A 66-year-old man found shot dead in a car in East Oakland worked as a security guard around City Hall, authorities and city sources said Wednesday.

Police said the man was shot about 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the 1200 block of 35th Avenue, near International Boulevard.

The Alameda coroner’s office identified him as a 66-year-old Oakland resident. He was found dead in the car.

City Hall sources and authorities confirmed the man is Tony Smith, a security guard who worked near City Hall and City Center.

Police did not release a motive in the shooting. No arrests were made.

Staff writer Rick Hurd contributed to this report.

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