Officer-Involved Shooting in the 1800 block of 89th Avenue
For Immediate Release: April 27, 2026 OPD NEWS:
Officer-Involved Shooting in the 1800 block of 89th Avenue
The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) that occurred just before 4:00 p.m. on April 27, 2026, in the 1800 block of 89th Avenue. OPD Communications Division received several 911 calls from residents reporting a man pointing a firearm at people in the 2000 block of Auseon Avenue.
Once on scene, officers located the armed individual in the 1900 block of Auseon Avenue. As officers approached, the suspect pointed his firearm at them. Officers requested additional units. The suspect then moved to a yard in the 1800 block of 89th Avenue, where he again pointed the firearm at officers. Officers then fired at him.
Officers performed life-saving measures to assist the suspect. He was transported to a hospital, where he later died. Officers located a firearm at the scene.
We appreciate the community’s continued support in assisting officers with our investigations.
In accordance with OPD policy, the officers involved in the incident will be placed on paid administrative leave.
Consistent with OPD policy, the OIS is under both criminal and administrative investigation by the Oakland Police Department. The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office and the Community Police Review Agency (CPRA) are conducting independent investigations.
The Oakland Police Department remains committed to transparency and understands community concerns. To ensure the investigation’s integrity, information is limited at this time. More details will be shared as soon as the investigation allows, and in compliance with the law.
