OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA — One person was killed and 6 others injured in a shooting that took place around 6:20 pm local time on Saturday. Police took two people into custody who were seen running from the scene with guns. It is not known if they were the same people responsible for the shooting. Police did however, locate the guns from those two individuals.
It had been a beautiful day of celebration 😞
My prayers are with the victims & everyone impacted by the shooting near Lake Merritt. 1 person dead. 6 others shot.
I took this video while we were still confused. Then someone yelled, “Get your stuff and RUN!”
…my stomach dropped pic.twitter.com/8XajX8t9mn— Jobina Fortson (@JobinaFortson) June 20, 2021
An estimated 1,000 people were at the event when the shooting occurred.
#BREAKING @OaklandPoliceCA Now confirm 6 victims shot at #LakeMerritt during #Juneteenth celebrations.
— Jonathan McCall (@JonathanMcCall) June 20, 2021
2 people have also been arrested.
Victims: 5 men, ages 16-27
1 woman: 21 years old
Deceased victim is a 22-year-old man.
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