FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 September 14th, 2021

 

Statement from the Oakland Police Department

 Over the last 24 hours, the City of Oakland experienced an unprecedented level of violence that continued into this morning. So far this year, we have lost 94 lives in our city. Our department is stretched beyond capacity as we manage multiple critical incidents that have traumatized families and our community. Lives were lost due to gun and domestic violence, and there are many others who have suffered serious to critical injuries.   

As violent crime increases in Oakland and throughout our country, we continue to work together through these trying times. We work closely with our City leaders/departments, and community organizations, such as the Department of Violence Prevention, 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.

During these dangerous times, we are all exposed to the harsh reality of life’s tragedies. The Oakland Police Department and the City of Oakland, remain committed and focused to our dedication in providing support and public safety service to our community. 

Please see the below critical incidents:

Double Homicide – September 13, 2021, at 3:15 PM, Patrol Officers responded to the 3400 block of 68th Avenue on a report of a fatal double shooting (Homicide). Both victims, an adult female and adult male, succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced deceased on scene.

US Marshals Task Force Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) – September 13, 2021, at 3:22 PM, the US Marshals Task Force was serving a criminal arrest warrant in the 2500 block of Fruitvale Avenue when an officer involved shooting occurred. An investigation is underway. For additional information, please contact: FBI San Francisco Media Office at (415) 926-0977, or media.sf@fbi.gov

Triple Shooting – September 13, 2021, at 5:14 PM, the Oakland Police Department received calls reporting a shooting in the 3300 block of E. 12th Street. OPD officers arrived on scene and located three victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim is in critical condition, and two victims are in stable condition.

Shooting – September 13, 2021 at 7:15 PM, a ShotSpotter activation occurred in the area of 46th Avenue and International Boulevard. Almost simultaneously, OPD Patrol Officers were flagged down in the area and directed to a female adult victim suffering from gunshot wound(s). The victim is listed in stable condition.

Stabbing – September 13, 2021, at 9:30 PM, Patrol Officers responded to the 1400 block of 105th Avenue on the report of a stabbing. When officers arrived on scene, they located a victim who was involved in a domestic dispute which resulted in an injury. The victim was transported to a local hospital and listed in stable condition.

Homicide – September 14, 2021, at 7:42 AM, Patrol Officers responded to the 1000 block of 46th Avenue on the report of an unresponsive male. When officers arrived on scene, they located an unresponsive male adult suffering from gunshot wound(s). The victim was pronounced deceased on scene.

For more information, please contact the Media Relations Office at 510-238-7230 or opdmedia@oaklandca.gov.