Crime & Safety
Celebratory Gunfire Wounds 4 After Oakland Coliseum Fireworks Show
Police say four people, including three Oakland A's fans, were wounded by celebratory gunfire following a July 4th fireworks show.

OAKLAND, CA — Four people, including three Oakland A's fans, were wounded by celebratory gunfire following a postgame fireworks show at the Oakland Coliseum.
Police officers were called for a possible shooting victim inside the ballpark around 9:30 p.m. Monday, Oakland police said. Officers found three fans struck by bullet fragments in what appeared to be celebratory gunfire happening throughout the city.
A fourth person suffering from a bullet fragment later walked into a hospital, police said. All four are expected to survive their injuries.
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An 11-year-old boy was among the victims, along with two women and a man, Bay Area News Group reported. Authorities believe the bullets were fired from outside the stadium.
Authorities are offering a reward up to $20,000 for information leading to an arrest.
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Police said they're working with the team's security staff to ensure fans are safe at future A’s games at the Coliseum.
The A's (27-55), who are 5th in the AL West, defeated the Toronto Blue Jays (44-37) on Monday night 5-1.
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