Last week's Oakland waterfront shooting has left the community shaken as a fun-filled evening turned into chaos. The violence erupted just after 8:45 p.m. on last Wednesday on the 400 block of Grand Avenue, an area known for its recreational attractions and lively public events. It was hosting around 5,000 people at the time. Hoodline reports that what began as an illegal sideshow led to a confrontation and subsequent shooting. However, details on the shooters or shooter remain scarce, with no one apprehended thus far.
A deeper investigation has clarified the initial confusion about the number of victims involved. In a statement posted on their Facebook page, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) corrected previous reports, confirming that 14 individuals were shot at the Grand Avenue incident, not 15 as was initially reported. The discrepancy arose from a second, related incident occurring less than a half-hour later near 10th Avenue and E. 24th Street, where a double shooting took place, with one victim mistakenly counted in the earlier event.
Following the shooting, the response of the crowd presented additional challenges, as law enforcement faced resistance while trying to manage the tumultuous situation. This resistance led to injuries among a few officers as they worked to secure the scene. One person was arrested for assaulting an officer, according to the Oakland Police Department's report. The department actively encourages community members to come forward with any information or media that might assist with their ongoing investigations.
The full impact of the night's horror is still unfolding as victims receive care in various local hospitals. Oakland's Felony Assault Unit is spearheading the call for public assistance, a request echoed by both the official statement from OPD and coverage from Hoodline. They emphasize the need for any videos or photos that could help piece together the events of that fateful evening. Witnesses or anyone with potentially helpful information are urged to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at (510) 238-3821 or to provide anonymous tips through the TIP LINE at (510) 238-7950 or via email at [email protected].
