Safety top of mind for BART riders after 15-year-old shot on Oakland train

The Brief

  • A teenager was injured in a shooting Tuesday evening on a BART train near Oakland’s Fruitvale station.
  • Some riders would like to see more patrols on transit, particularly in Oakland.
  • BART police believe the victim and suspected shooter knew each other.

OAKLAND, Calif. A 15-year-old passenger on a BART train was injured in a shooting Tuesday night near Oakland’s Fruitvale station, sparking safety fears and advocacy among riders and parents.

BART police believe the victim and suspected shooter knew each other.

The 15-year-old, who has not been publicly identified, is expected to survive, authorities said.

What riders are saying

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