A man suffered life‑threatening injuries in a late‑night stabbing near Emeryville’s newly built Nellie Hannon Gateway supportive‑housing complex and was rushed to Oakland’s Highland Hospital for emergency surgery. The disturbance was reported at about 11:05 PM Sunday, where responding officers found the victim with a chest wound. Oakland police were first to arrive before the Emeryville Police Department took over the investigation.
What Police Say
According to The E'ville Eye, Emeryville officers reported that the male victim had been stabbed in the chest and was taken into surgery with what they described as “significant blood loss.” The outlet also reports that investigators identified a woman as the suspected attacker and that Oakland police initially handled the response before transferring the case to Emeryville police. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Emeryville Police Department's Investigations Unit at (510) 596-3700.
Where It Happened
Resources for Community Development lists 1048 36th Street as the address of Nellie Hannon Gateway, a recently completed 90‑unit affordable housing development that includes a ground‑floor food distribution hub run by the Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program. The complex sits along Emeryville's San Pablo corridor near the Oakland border, and developer materials state that many of the units are already occupied.
Project Background
City of Emeryville documents describe Nellie Hannon Gateway as a mix of permanent supportive housing and affordable apartments and note that city funding helped finance the project. Developer information highlights on‑site management and partnerships designed to connect residents with health and social services.
Medical Update
Highland Hospital, part of Alameda Health System, serves as the region’s trauma center and provides acute surgical care for critically injured patients. As reported by The E'ville Eye, the man was listed in critical condition following surgery and was said to have suffered “significant blood loss.”
Investigation Ongoing
The Emeryville Police Department has launched an active investigation into the stabbing and is asking witnesses or anyone with information to contact its Investigations Unit. Resources for Community Development materials note that the building includes on‑site supportive services and a partnership with LifeLong Medical Care intended to help residents access health and social services.
The circumstances around the attack remain under investigation, and officials have not released further details about a possible motive or any charges. Emeryville police continue to coordinate with neighboring agencies as they pursue leads and gather evidence.
