Oakland

String of Shootings Kills One, Injures Three in Oakland

One person died while three others were wounded after four separate shootings occurred in Oakland both late Saturday night and early Sunday morning, according to police.

The first shooting occurred around 11 p.m. After receiving a report of an armed car jacking, officers responded to the 1800 block of East 12th Street, police said.

There, officers found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a hospital, according to police.

Information about the victim's condition was not immediately available.

After a preliminary investigation, officers learned two suspects had taken the victim's vehicle. At least one of the suspects was armed with handgun and shot the victim before fleeing in the victim's car, police said.

No arrests were made, as officers were unable to locate the suspects, according to police.

Also around 11 p.m., officers responded to a report of a separate shooting in the 7200 block of Bancroft Avenue, police said.

There, one male victim was suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a hospital, according to police.

Information about his condition was not immediately available.

No arrests were made a description of the suspect was not immediately available.

Then, around 1:10 a.m., a fatal shooting occurred in the 800 block of Poplar Way, police said.

After arriving on scene, officers discovered a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

No arrest was made and officers are continuing to investigate the fatal incident.

Finally, around 2 a.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1200 block of East 17th Street, police said.

A male victim had been shot at the location. The victim however was able to transport himself to the hospital, according to police.

Information about their condition was not immediately available.

Anyone with information about any of the shootings is encouraged to call the police's Crime Stoppers line at (510) 777-8572. Callers have the option of remaining anonymous.

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