Gunfire ripped through an East Oakland block yesterday, leaving a 37-year-old man shot multiple times before he could get himself to safety, according to police. The shooting unfolded just before 10 PM on the 8500 block of San Leandro Street, where neighbors reported hearing a burst of shots. Another person drove the wounded man to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for at least three gunshot wounds and listed in stable condition. Detectives say no arrests have been made as they work to identify a suspect.
As reported by The Mercury News, the victim told investigators the gunfire may have come from someone inside a vehicle, and the driver who rushed him to the hospital left before speaking with officers. According to The Mercury News, detectives are still working to determine a motive while processing evidence from the scene.
Police Seeking Tips And Video
The Oakland Police Department is asking anyone with information to call its Felony Assault Unit at (510) 238-3426 or to email photos and video to [email protected], per the city’s public notices. The City of Oakland notes that even short clips or time-stamped phone footage can be crucial in identifying suspects.
What Investigators Say
Police say the wounded man identified the 8500 block of San Leandro Street as where the shooting happened and told officers it occurred just before 10 p.m. No suspect descriptions have been released, and detectives are still combing the area for surveillance and cellphone video that might show the vehicle or shooter, The Mercury News reports.
Citywide Context
The attack is one of several shootings reported across Oakland in recent days, a pattern local outlets have been tracking as police continue urging residents to share any footage that could move cases forward. Coverage of other recent incidents has highlighted how frequently investigators depend on community-shot video and tips to make progress and, in some cases, secure arrests. NBC Bay Area and other outlets have reported on similar cases this month…