On Sunday, in West Oakland, it turned violent when a 42-year-old woman was shot while sitting in her parked car, authorities said. She was taken to a local hospital with a wound to her lower leg and was listed in stable condition after the shooting, according to police.
According to the East Bay Times, the woman told officers she suddenly heard gunfire and then realized she had been hit while still inside her vehicle. Officers responding to the scene recovered several shell casings in the 1700 block of Goss Street. Investigators are still working to figure out whether she was specifically targeted or wounded by stray bullets.
Detectives are asking anyone who saw or recorded anything in the area to step forward. The Oakland Police Department’s Felony Assault Unit can be reached at 510-238-3426, and photos or video can be emailed to [email protected], according to the Oakland Police Department. The department said detectives were canvassing the neighborhood and following up on leads.
Where This Fits Locally
The shooting comes at a tense moment for Oakland as the city steps into a new year already marred by gun violence. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Oakland recorded 57 homicides in 2025, the lowest total since 1967, even as the early days of the new year have already brought multiple fatal shootings.
No arrests in the Goss Street case had been announced in initial coverage, and the investigation remains active. Police are again urging anyone with tips, video, or photos connected to the shooting to call 510-238-3426 or send files to [email protected].
