A routine late-night drive through East Oakland turned frightening yesterday when a 37-year-old man was shot in the leg while behind the wheel, according to police. Officials said his injuries were considered non-life-threatening.
After being hit, the man managed to drive a short distance before stopping and calling a relative, who took him to a hospital. Police said he was listed in stable condition. No one else was reported injured in the incident.
What the police say
According to The Mercury News, the shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. in the 10000 block of E Street. Investigators told the outlet they were working to determine whether the man was specifically targeted or struck by a stray round.
How to help
Oakland police are asking anyone who may have information or video related to the shooting to contact the department’s Felony Assault Unit at (510) 238-3426 or email [email protected], according to the Oakland Police Department. No arrests have been announced, and the investigation remains active.
Local context
The shooting adds to a string of late-night gun violence incidents in East Oakland in which drivers and people inside cars have been wounded. A similar case last month, where a motorist was struck while stopped near a food truck, was detailed in a Hoodline report on a driver hit multiple times. Neighbors say the ongoing violence is raising fresh concerns about basic safety on their streets.
