Gunfire erupted around midnight in Oakland’s Jack London Square, hitting a 28‑year‑old father as he sat in a parked pickup with his 6‑year‑old son. The boy wasn’t struck and is unharmed. The wounded father managed to drive himself to a hospital, where he’s listed in critical but stable condition. Police said a car pulled up alongside the truck and someone opened fire with a rifle.
What the police are saying
According to The Mercury News, the shooting went down on the 100 block of 4th Street when a vehicle with a driver and a passenger pulled beside the parked pickup and unleashed shots. At least one round struck the driver, identified by police as a Hayward man, 28, who then drove to the hospital for treatment. As of this morning, authorities had no detailed suspect descriptions and no known motive.
Police ask for tips
Detectives are canvassing the area and pulling security footage from nearby businesses and bystanders. The Oakland Police Department is asking anyone with information, video, or photos to call 510‑238‑3426 or email evidence to [email protected], per the Oakland Police Department.
Jack London Square context
The shooting adds to a troubling run of violence around the waterfront district this year. On New Year’s Eve, a multi‑victim shooting there left one person dead, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle. Local TV outlets have also documented several separate shootings and stabbings in and near Jack London Square this year, keeping public‑safety concerns in sharp focus.
What’s next
Oakland police say the investigation is ongoing and they are seeking witnesses. We’ll update as more details become available.
