East Oakland shooting leaves teenager dead on Saturday night
The shooting was the 102nd homicide in Oakland this year.
An 18-year-old female was killed and a 17-year-old female was wounded in East Oakland on Saturday night, after an altercation turned into a shooting on the 10800 block of Bancroft Avenue.
The incident occurred around 11:30pm, authorities said. After being injured, the 17-year-old found her way to a hospital, where she was treated for gunshot wounds and released. The death of the 18-year-old female was the 102nd homicide recorded in Oakland this year.
As of Sunday morning, it was not clear whether the two teens were the intended targets of the shooting or whether they knew each other, but no other deaths or injuries had been reported.
Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $15,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the shooter. Anyone with information may call the police at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.
On the same night, another teenager — this time, an 18-year-old male — was shot in the 600 block of the city’s Beacon Street. After an altercation turned to gunfire, authorities said the individual was taken to the hospital. He has since been listed in stable condition. No motive or suspect information has been released, nor has an arrest been made.
The Oakland Police Department’s Felony Assault Unit is offering up to $5,000 for information that can lead to an arrest of that shooter. The public can call 510-238-3426 to provide any details.