The Oakland Police Department is actively investigating a shooting incident near the Fox Theater that occurred yesterday, leaving three people wounded. As reported by KRON4, the initial gunshots were heard by officers on the 1700 block of Broadway around 1:15 AM, followed by numerous ShotSpotter activations and calls regarding the gunfire.
Responding to the intersection of 19th Street and Telegraph Avenue, Oakland police found one victim with gunshot injuries. Two additional victims, as KTVU details, self-transported to the hospital, with one in stable condition, the other in critical condition. The police have made no arrests thus far, and the motives behind the shooting remain unclear.
Residents have expressed their concerns over the rising violence. Ken Reichl, who has lived in the area since 2006 and recently became a father, told KTVU, "I am starting to hear more shooting events here, around Lake Merritt," alluding to the growing apprehension amongst community members about safety on their streets.
The incoming city mayor, Barbara Lee, has committed to tackling crime, a stance that has resonated with long-term residents like Reichl, who looks forward to stronger law enforcement efforts. Conversely, another local, Andria Blackmon called for a more community-based approach, emphasizing the necessity of restorative justice and re-entry services to curb the cycle of violence, per KTVU.
As investigations continue, the Oakland Police Department urges anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Direct contact can be made with the OPD Criminal Investigation Division at (510) 238-3728 or by emailing any relevant videos or photos to [email protected], as mentioned by KRON4.
