According to police, one person was murdered and five people were injured in a shooting on the banks of Oakland’s Lake Merritt early Saturday night.
A total of six people were shot, including five men ranging in age from 16 to 27 and a 21-year-old lady. A 22-year-old guy was pronounced deceased at the hospital, according to police. The other five victims are said to be in good condition, according to NBC Bay Area.
Officers observed two males fleeing the scene with weapons immediately following the shooting. According to the OPD, both guys have been apprehended, and two guns have been seized, according to ABC7.
According to police, there was a gathering of around 1000 people in the neighborhood.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf released the following statement to ABC7 News:
“Tonight a joyous occasion at our Lake Merritt was marred by a senseless act of gun violence. Police in the area tended to victims, and apprehended two people with firearms near the scene. The investigation is ongoing and will determine if they are connected to the shooting. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victims, and I want to thank our officers for a quick response.”
