The Brief
- An 18-year-old man was shot early Saturday on 17th Street near Broadway in Oakland and is in stable condition.
- The suspected gunman escaped.
- Another man was arrested after reportedly punching an officer while trying to help the suspect escape.
OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland police are investigating a shooting early Saturday that left an 18-year-old man wounded.
Shooting reported near downtown
What we know:
The shooting occurred just before 2:30 a.m. on 17th Street near Broadway, according to the East Bay Times. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the lower back and is reported to be in stable condition.
Suspect escapes
The suspected gunman fled the scene.
Arrest made in connection
Dig deeper:
During the response, another person allegedly tried to help the suspect escape by punching a police officer who was pursuing the gunman, according to the East Bay Times.…