OPD investigating Saturday fatal shooting near Lake Merritt

(KRON) – The Oakland Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting near Lake Merritt early Saturday morning, according to the department. 

At around 12:45 a.m., Oakland police officers responded to the 500 block of 18th Street due to a ShotSpotter activation. Police said arriving officers located evidence of a shooting but did not find a victim. 

Shortly after, OPD was informed that a shooting victim had arrived at a local hospital. The victim, according to police, was pronounced dead at the hospital. 

The identity of the victim is being withheld until their family is notified. 

Anyone with information regarding the ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821. Anyone with videos or photos that could assist with the investigation, please send them to cidvideos@oaklandca.gov.


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