A late-night crowd at a downtown Oakland bar saw a routine today turn tragic when gunfire erupted inside, killing a 33-year-old woman and wounding four others, according to police. All five victims were rushed to local hospitals; one man remained in critical condition while three others were listed in stable condition. Oakland officers shut down 14th Street between Broadway and Franklin for several hours as homicide detectives combed the bar and the surrounding area for evidence.
According to The Mercury News, the shooting took place just after 3:30 AM inside Ez’s Lounge at 412 14th St. The outlet reported that the slain woman was 33 years old and that the other victims included another woman and three men in their 20s and 30s. Authorities told the paper that officers had not released any suspect information, and no arrests had been announced as of Saturday.
Police Investigation and How to Help
Per the Oakland Police Department, homicide detectives are leading the investigation and are asking for the public’s help. Anyone who captured photos or video related to the shooting is urged to email them to [email protected]. Witnesses or others with information can contact the Homicide Section at 510-238-3821 or the TIP LINE at 510-238-7950.
Victims and Context
The Mercury News reported that this killing is the 13th homicide investigated by Oakland police so far this year, compared with 20 at the same time last year. Police told the outlet they do not believe any of the people who were shot were the intended targets, and detectives are reviewing available video and witness accounts…