Two Men Arrested After One Killed in Sextuple Shooting Near Lake Merritt
Brooklyn Ave & Lakeshore Ave, Cleveland Heights, Oakland
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Summary
- Two men have been arrested after one man was killed and five people were injured in a shooting at Lake Merritt on Saturday night, police say.
- On Saturday evening, a crowd of approximately 1,000 people was gathered at Lake Merritt, prompting Oakland Police to dispatch additional units and resources to the area to monitor for public safety.
- At 6:22 p.m., gunshots were fired, striking five men and one woman.
- The victims were transported to area hospitals, where a 22-year-old man was pronounced dead.
- Four men between the ages of 16 and 27 years old and a 21-year-old woman are in stable condition, according to a statement from OPD officials.
- After hearing the shots, police saw two men with guns running from the scene.
- Officers arrested both men, officials said.
- OPD's Homicide Investigation Unit is investigating.
- Anyone with information, video footage or photos is urged to contact OPD’s Homicide Division at (510) 238-3821.
Timeline
According to an update from the official Oakland Police Dept. Facebook page, the six people were shot during an illegal sideshow. Five men ranging from 16 to 27-years-old and a 21-year-old woman were transported to a nearby hospital where one of the men was pronounced deceased. Two men with firearms were arrested following the incident. Police are still trying to determine if the two armed men were involved in the shooting.
Police have reported that two additional victims that were shot at this location have checked into a nearby hospital.
Police advise the three remaining victims are all in stable condition at a nearby hospital.
Police are canvassing the east side of Lakeshore Ave for any video surveillance.
Police are canvassing the east side of Lakeshore Avenue in attempt to locate additional evidence which may aid with a suspect description.
Police request three more units to 2208 Lakeshore Ave.
The ambulance is on scene.
Police now advise that the victim who had previously been reported to be in critical condition has been pronounced deceased.
Officers have located shell casings along Lakeshore Avenue.
Police now report four people have been shot. One victim is confirmed to be in stable condition and another is reported to be in critical condition.
According to police, at least one victim is in critical condition.
A witness reports a possible suspect fled northbound on Lakeshore Avenue in a green SUV.
Citizen user video shows helicopter units overhead and emergency personnel at the scene. Additional footage shows a police vehicle blocking off a freeway exit ramp.
Police advise of a large crowd in the vicinity of the shooting.
Officers report a third victim has been shot in the leg.
Police are requesting additional units to block off Lakeshore Avenue and a nearby off-ramp from I-580 Further units have been requested to assist with crowd control.
Police on scene report one woman was shot in the abdomen. A man sustained gunshot wounds to the arm and leg.
EMS are en route.
Officers on scene report at least three people have been shot.
Police are responding to an unconfirmed report of gunshots fired.
Incident reported at Brooklyn Ave & Lakeshore Ave.
According to an update from the official Oakland Police Dept. Facebook page, the six people were shot during an illegal sideshow. Five men ranging from 16 to 27-years-old and a 21-year-old woman were transported to a nearby hospital where one of the men was pronounced deceased. Two men with firearms were arrested following the incident. Police are still trying to determine if the two armed men were involved in the shooting.
Police have reported that two additional victims that were shot at this location have checked into a nearby hospital.
Police advise the three remaining victims are all in stable condition at a nearby hospital.
Police are canvassing the east side of Lakeshore Ave for any video surveillance.
Police are canvassing the east side of Lakeshore Avenue in attempt to locate additional evidence which may aid with a suspect description.
Police request three more units to 2208 Lakeshore Ave.
The ambulance is on scene.
Police now advise that the victim who had previously been reported to be in critical condition has been pronounced deceased.
Officers have located shell casings along Lakeshore Avenue.
Police now report four people have been shot. One victim is confirmed to be in stable condition and another is reported to be in critical condition.
According to police, at least one victim is in critical condition.
A witness reports a possible suspect fled northbound on Lakeshore Avenue in a green SUV.
Citizen user video shows helicopter units overhead and emergency personnel at the scene. Additional footage shows a police vehicle blocking off a freeway exit ramp.
Police advise of a large crowd in the vicinity of the shooting.
Officers report a third victim has been shot in the leg.
Police are requesting additional units to block off Lakeshore Avenue and a nearby off-ramp from I-580 Further units have been requested to assist with crowd control.
Police on scene report one woman was shot in the abdomen. A man sustained gunshot wounds to the arm and leg.
EMS are en route.
Officers on scene report at least three people have been shot.
Police are responding to an unconfirmed report of gunshots fired.
Incident reported at Brooklyn Ave & Lakeshore Ave.
According to an update from the official Oakland Police Dept. Facebook page, the six people were shot during an illegal sideshow. Five men ranging from 16 to 27-years-old and a 21-year-old woman were transported to a nearby hospital where one of the men was pronounced deceased. Two men with firearms were arrested following the incident. Police are still trying to determine if the two armed men were involved in the shooting.
Police have reported that two additional victims that were shot at this location have checked into a nearby hospital.
Police advise the three remaining victims are all in stable condition at a nearby hospital.
Police are canvassing the east side of Lakeshore Ave for any video surveillance.
Police are canvassing the east side of Lakeshore Avenue in attempt to locate additional evidence which may aid with a suspect description.
Police request three more units to 2208 Lakeshore Ave.
The ambulance is on scene.
Police now advise that the victim who had previously been reported to be in critical condition has been pronounced deceased.
Officers have located shell casings along Lakeshore Avenue.
Police now report four people have been shot. One victim is confirmed to be in stable condition and another is reported to be in critical condition.
According to police, at least one victim is in critical condition.
A witness reports a possible suspect fled northbound on Lakeshore Avenue in a green SUV.
Citizen user video shows helicopter units overhead and emergency personnel at the scene. Additional footage shows a police vehicle blocking off a freeway exit ramp.
Police advise of a large crowd in the vicinity of the shooting.
Officers report a third victim has been shot in the leg.
Police are requesting additional units to block off Lakeshore Avenue and a nearby off-ramp from I-580 Further units have been requested to assist with crowd control.
Police on scene report one woman was shot in the abdomen. A man sustained gunshot wounds to the arm and leg.
EMS are en route.
Officers on scene report at least three people have been shot.
Police are responding to an unconfirmed report of gunshots fired.
Incident reported at Brooklyn Ave & Lakeshore Ave.
According to an update from the official Oakland Police Dept. Facebook page, the six people were shot during an illegal sideshow. Five men ranging from 16 to 27-years-old and a 21-year-old woman were transported to a nearby hospital where one of the men was pronounced deceased. Two men with firearms were arrested following the incident. Police are still trying to determine if the two armed men were involved in the shooting.
Police have reported that two additional victims that were shot at this location have checked into a nearby hospital.
Police advise the three remaining victims are all in stable condition at a nearby hospital.
Police are canvassing the east side of Lakeshore Ave for any video surveillance.
Police are canvassing the east side of Lakeshore Avenue in attempt to locate additional evidence which may aid with a suspect description.
Police request three more units to 2208 Lakeshore Ave.
The ambulance is on scene.
Police now advise that the victim who had previously been reported to be in critical condition has been pronounced deceased.
Officers have located shell casings along Lakeshore Avenue.
Police now report four people have been shot. One victim is confirmed to be in stable condition and another is reported to be in critical condition.
According to police, at least one victim is in critical condition.
A witness reports a possible suspect fled northbound on Lakeshore Avenue in a green SUV.
Citizen user video shows helicopter units overhead and emergency personnel at the scene. Additional footage shows a police vehicle blocking off a freeway exit ramp.
Police advise of a large crowd in the vicinity of the shooting.
Officers report a third victim has been shot in the leg.
Police are requesting additional units to block off Lakeshore Avenue and a nearby off-ramp from I-580 Further units have been requested to assist with crowd control.
Police on scene report one woman was shot in the abdomen. A man sustained gunshot wounds to the arm and leg.
EMS are en route.
Officers on scene report at least three people have been shot.
Police are responding to an unconfirmed report of gunshots fired.
Incident reported at Brooklyn Ave & Lakeshore Ave.
According to an update from the official Oakland Police Dept. Facebook page, the six people were shot during an illegal sideshow. Five men ranging from 16 to 27-years-old and a 21-year-old woman were transported to a nearby hospital where one of the men was pronounced deceased. Two men with firearms were arrested following the incident. Police are still trying to determine if the two armed men were involved in the shooting.
Police have reported that two additional victims that were shot at this location have checked into a nearby hospital.
Police advise the three remaining victims are all in stable condition at a nearby hospital.
Police are canvassing the east side of Lakeshore Ave for any video surveillance.
Police are canvassing the east side of Lakeshore Avenue in attempt to locate additional evidence which may aid with a suspect description.
Police request three more units to 2208 Lakeshore Ave.
The ambulance is on scene.
Police now advise that the victim who had previously been reported to be in critical condition has been pronounced deceased.
Officers have located shell casings along Lakeshore Avenue.
Police now report four people have been shot. One victim is confirmed to be in stable condition and another is reported to be in critical condition.
According to police, at least one victim is in critical condition.
A witness reports a possible suspect fled northbound on Lakeshore Avenue in a green SUV.
Citizen user video shows helicopter units overhead and emergency personnel at the scene. Additional footage shows a police vehicle blocking off a freeway exit ramp.
Police advise of a large crowd in the vicinity of the shooting.
Officers report a third victim has been shot in the leg.
Police are requesting additional units to block off Lakeshore Avenue and a nearby off-ramp from I-580 Further units have been requested to assist with crowd control.
Police on scene report one woman was shot in the abdomen. A man sustained gunshot wounds to the arm and leg.
EMS are en route.
Officers on scene report at least three people have been shot.
Police are responding to an unconfirmed report of gunshots fired.
Incident reported at Brooklyn Ave & Lakeshore Ave.
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