By Jimmy Lee, Director of Public Affairs, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff
Thursday morning, Oct. 17, 2019 at about 10:45, Bay Station Deputy Sheriffs were dispatched to the train tracks near Parr Boulevard and Giant Road in North Richmond regarding a found male body.
The Richmond Police Department was already on scene. It was initially believed the man died after being struck by a train. As this occurred in Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction, Deputies began an investigation. They noticed the man suffered from a gunshot wound.
Detectives from the Homicide Unit and the Forensic Services Division Crime Lab responded to the scene.
The victim is identified as 40-year-old William Cody Tate of San Pablo. On Friday, October 18, 2019, an autopsy was conducted to determine the cause of death. The Forensic Pathologist found no evidence of a gunshot wound. The cause of death for Tate is listed as blunt force trauma and the injuries are consistent with being struck by a train.
This case is still under investigation.
Anyone with any information on this case is asked to contact the Office of the Sheriff at (925) 646-2441 or Investigation Division at (925) 313-2600. For any tips, email: tips@so.cccounty.us or call (866) 846-3592 to leave an anonymous voice message.
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