OAKLAND, Calif. — A shooting in the Dimond district early Thursday morning left one man dead and another injured, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
The incident unfolded shortly after 12:40 a.m. on MacArthur Boulevard, between Midvale and 35th avenues. Law enforcement officials were alerted by a gunfire detection system, which led them to the scene where they found one of the men suffering from injuries consistent with a shooting.
Emergency responders transported the victim to a hospital, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The second victim, who also sustained multiple gunshot wounds, managed to make his own way to seek medical attention. Currently, there is no update available on his condition.
Authorities confirmed that both victims were 49 years old and knew each other, although their specific identities and residences have not yet been disclosed. Investigators remain tight-lipped about the motive behind the shooting and have not shared details regarding how the shooting occurred, including whether the assailant was on foot or in a vehicle.
The incident marks the 29th homicide case that Oakland police have investigated this year. This figure matches the total number of homicides reported by this time last year, raising concerns about public safety in the community.
Police are actively seeking information from the public to aid their investigation. Individuals with insights or relevant videos and photographs are encouraged to reach out to homicide investigators at the provided contact numbers or via email.
As the investigation continues, community members are left grappling with the implications of this violent act in their neighborhood, a recurring issue that has affected many urban areas in recent times.