Crime & Safety
1 Killed In East Bay Shooting, Killer At Large
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
OAKLAND, CA — One person was killed in a shooting in Oakland on Wednesday, according to the Oakland Police Department.
The shooting happened on the 700 block of 17th Street just before 5 p.m., according to police.
“When officers arrived, they located a victim with a gunshot wound(s),” said an Oakland Police Department spokesperson. “Medical personnel arrived and confirmed that the victim was deceased.”
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The identity of the victim has not been released at this time. The shooting is being investigated as a homicide, and the investigation is ongoing, authorities said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland Police Department Homicide Section at 510-238-3821 or the tip line at 510-238-7950. Additionally, anyone with videos or photos that could assist with the investigation should please send them to cidvideos@oaklandca.gov.
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