A 31-year-old man is in critical but stable condition after being shot multiple times Tuesday night during a confrontation in East Oakland, according to police. The gunfire broke out around 7:25 PM in the 900 block of 87th Avenue, where the two men clashed outside before shots were fired. The suspected shooter ran off on foot before officers arrived, leaving detectives to comb the street for clues.
Investigation at the Scene
Investigators found numerous shell casings scattered across the area, which they said appeared to have been fired from a semi-automatic pistol. A gunshot-detection system also registered the bursts of gunfire. As reported by The Mercury News, officers spent Tuesday night processing the block, canvassing for witnesses and checking nearby buildings for surveillance video. Detectives asked anyone with information about the shooting to call investigators at (510) 238-3426.
Neighborhood Context
The stretch around 87th Avenue has seen more police lights than anyone there would like in recent years, with several shootings keeping patrol units busy and residents understandably on edge. KTVU has previously reported nights when multiple people were wounded in separate incidents in the area and notes that police often ask witnesses to call the felony assault unit at (510) 238-3426.
Police Details
So far, police have not released a detailed description of the shooter and are still working to pin down what exactly sparked the confrontation. No arrests have been announced as the investigation continues. Detectives said they plan to review any tips or footage that might help identify the gunman, according to The Mercury News.
How to Help Detectives
In a news release from the Oakland Police Department, officials urged anyone with photos or video related to shootings to send them to [email protected]. The department also highlighted its felony assault and homicide tip lines for people who prefer to call. The felony assault line is (510) 238-3426, and the Homicide Section can be reached at (510) 238-3821.
