For Immediate Release January 10, 2023
OPD NEWS:
OPD Investigates Two Homicides and Multiple Shootings in 72 Hours
This past weekend, the City of Oakland experienced an uptick in violence, including two homicides and multiple shootings.
• On January 6, 2023, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) Communications Division received a ShotSpotter activation in the 2300 block of 23rd Avenue. Once on scene, officers found evidence of a shooting, however, no victims were located, nor did it appear any property was struck by gunfire.
• On January 7, 2023, just after 6:00 AM, officers responded to the 9000 block of Seneca Street on a report of a shooting. Once on scene, officers located a victim suffering from apparent gunshot wound(s). A short time later, a second victim with apparent gunshots wound(s) was located in the 9400 block of Mountain Boulevard.
Both victims were transported to area hospitals. One victim was last listed in critical condition, and the other was released from the hospital. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD Felony Assault Unit at (510) 238-3426.
• On January 7, 2023, just before 6:00 PM, officers responded to the 10000 block of Sheldon Street for a report of a shooting. No victims or responsible individuals were located on scene. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD Felony Assault Unit at (510) 238-3426.
• OPD is investigating a homicide that occurred on January 8, 2023, just after 10:20 AM. Officers responded to 21st Street and Adeline Street to investigate the report of a robbery. Once on scene, officers located an adult male, Oakland resident, suffering from blunt force trauma.
Medical attention was provided. Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification to next of kin. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or the TIP LINE at (510) 238-7950.
• On January 8, 2023, just after 6:00 PM, officers responded to the 6300 block of Bancroft Avenue on a report of a shooting. Upon officers’ arrival, they located a male victim with apparent gunshot wound(s).
Medical professionals responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification to next of kin. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or the TIP LINE at (510) 238-7950.
In the last quarter of 2022, Oakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong announced his new Crime Plan. In September, the plan went into effect and Oakland saw an immediate decrease in violent crime.
The 90 days prior to the crime plan, 42 homicides occurred in Oakland. In the 60 days following the rollout, homicides decreased by 45%. Shootings also decreased 12% over the same 90-day period, and overall violent crime decreased by 12%.
OPD continues to work closely with City leaders, community organizations, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, and our local and federal law enforcement partners, focusing our efforts to reduce violent crime and hold those accountable.
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