Oakland police are investigating a deadly early-morning shooting in East Oakland after officers found two people with apparent gunshot wounds on Solano Way. One person died at the scene, while the other was hospitalized and is reported to be in stable condition.
What happened
Officers were called to the 1600 block of Solano Way at about 3:15 a.m., where they located two individuals suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, according to KRON4. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The second was transported to a hospital and has been listed in stable condition.
Investigators with the Oakland Police Department’s Homicide Division responded to the scene and are conducting a follow-up investigation, KRON4 reports.
Police response and how to help
The investigation remains active, and Oakland police are asking anyone with information to come forward. According to the Oakland Police Department, tips can be reported to the OPD Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or through the department’s tip line.
The identity of the person killed has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
Where this fits in
The shooting took place in an area of East Oakland that has experienced recurring gun violence in recent years. Citywide data has shown fluctuating homicide numbers through mid-2025 even as police have reported decreases in some major crime categories compared with the previous year, according to reporting by Oaklandside.
Local leaders and residents continue to call for both policing and prevention strategies to address gun violence in neighborhoods across the city.
The homicide remains under active investigation, and police are again asking anyone with information to contact OPD or the Homicide Section. This story will be updated as the Oakland Police Department releases additional details.
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