Three people were shot in East Oakland today, and all three were taken to hospitals and listed in stable condition, police said. The gunfire broke out during a dispute on the 8800 block of International Boulevard and left neighbors shaken. Investigators said the victims appear to have been struck by stray bullets, and no arrests have been announced.
According to The Mercury News, officers were called to the scene at about 1:55 AM. The victims were identified as a 57-year-old Oakland man, a 32-year-old Oakland man, and a 31-year-old woman from Stockton. The outlet reports the 57-year-old was taken by ambulance, while the other two got themselves to hospitals. The city's gunshot-detection system recorded the shots as officers began their response.
Police Seek Video And Witnesses
Oakland police have asked anyone with information or footage to contact investigators. As detailed in a prior report, the department's Felony Assault Unit can be reached at (510) 238-3426, and detectives accept time-stamped photos or video at [email protected]. Officers said they are canvassing nearby businesses for surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses as the probe continues.
How This Fits Into A Local Trend
The shooting comes amid a string of early morning gun incidents in East Oakland this winter, a pattern that has stretched police resources. The San Francisco Chronicle previously reported a triple fatal shooting on International Boulevard in January, underscoring persistent violence along parts of the corridor.
Police said they have released no suspect information and again urged anyone with tips or media to get in touch. For the full account of the incident, see The Mercury News.
