A late-morning shooting near 18th and Wood streets in Oakland left one person dead yesterday, and police have opened a homicide investigation into the killing. Officers and paramedics tried life‑saving measures at the scene, but the victim died from their injuries. Authorities have not yet released the victim’s name.
According to KRON4, the shooting happened just after 11 AM, when officers arrived and found a person suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Police and medics provided care on scene, but the person was later pronounced dead, and investigators are keeping further details tight for now.
Police seek tips
Oakland police are asking anyone with information to contact the OPD Criminal Investigations Division at (510) 238‑3821, call the tip line at (510) 238‑7950, or email [email protected], according to a City of Oakland news release. Investigators are also urging residents and nearby businesses to review security cameras and phone video for anything that might help.
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