$50K Reward Offered In 2011 Berkeley Homicide

BERKELEY, CA — A $50,000 reward is being offered in connection with a 2011 Berkeley homicide, police said.

The award for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect or suspects responsible for the killing of Tobias “Toby” Eagle was announced Monday on the 10th anniversary of the 30-year-old man’s shooting death.

Eagle was found dead March 8, 2011, in the backyard of a home in the area of Blake Street and McGee Avenue according to police.

“Detectives believe there are individuals with information about this case and are asking for their help,” the Berkeley Police Department said in a statement announcing the reward.

“Even the smallest detail could be critical in solving this crime.”

The 30-year-old father of two was an electrician who loved the outdoors and is described by those who knew him as a caring and compassionate, Berkeleyside reported in 2011.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the BPD Homicide Unit at (510) 981-5741 or BPD’s 24-hour Non-Emergency number at (510) 981-5900.

The number assigned to this case is 2011-00013133.