Two police officers were injured in Oakland after a suspect fled from a routine welfare check, resulting in a collision with a patrol vehicle. The Oakland Police Department is asking for public assistance in an ongoing investigation of the incident in the 500 block of 85th Avenue yesterday.
According to the social media post by the Oakland Police Department, it was around 11:00 AM when the officers responded to an initial report involving two individuals appearing unresponsive in a vehicle. The officers, during the process of contacting the occupants for their welfare, discovered the vehicle's license plate was stolen. Trying to detain the driver for this revelation, the suspect, choosing instead to make an escape, collided with an OPD vehicle and injured the officers in the process.
The injured officers received on-scene treatment from paramedic personnel, who responded promptly to the situation. The extent of their injuries has not been detailed, but the need for medical intervention highlights the seriousness of the assault and the chaotic circumstances under which these officers found themselves.
The OPD's Felony Assault Unit has taken the lead on the case, sifting through evidence and witness statements to track down the suspect who remains at large. The department has put out a call to the public saying, "Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland Police Department Felony Assault Unit at (510) 238-3426." To gather more evidence, the OPD has also invited submissions of videos or photos that could help in the investigation to [email protected].
