A person was stabbed multiple times in downtown Oakland this morning and taken to a hospital, according to police. The attack was reported on the 1300 block of Broadway at about 8:55 AM, and investigators have not released any information about a possible motive or whether anyone has been arrested.
According to The Mercury News, authorities said the victim suffered more than one stab wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The outlet reported that the person’s gender and condition were not immediately known. Detectives were canvassing the area and asking witnesses to come forward as the investigation continued.
The Oakland Police Department’s victim-resources card lists the department’s Felony Assault Unit at (510) 238-3426 for tips and case information, according to the Oakland Police Department. Investigators have not released the victim’s name while patrol officers and detectives continue to work the case. Anyone with video or eyewitness information is urged to contact investigators directly.
Downtown Safety in Context
The stabbing comes amid other violent incidents Oakland police have investigated this year, including a January case in which a man was found with lacerations and stab wounds, according to local reporting. In that incident, KTVU reported in January that the victim was later identified by authorities, a reminder of the ongoing public safety challenges the city is facing. City officials say investigations into violent crime remain a priority as detectives continue to pursue leads…