According to officials, a shooting occurred at an event on Lake Merritt in Oakland, California on Wednesday night, resulting in injuries to at least four people.
According to a statement released by the Oakland Police Department, over 5,000 individuals had gathered in the vicinity for the event of the day. The statement also revealed that the situation was being monitored by four sergeants and 28 police officers. This information was disclosed on Thursday.
According to the police, the event remained peaceful until 8:15 p.m. when an “illegal sideshow involving vehicles and motorbikes” took place near Grand Avenue and Bellevue Avenue.
According to the police statement, a scuffle broke out shortly after, and as people made their way towards the commotion, gunshots were heard. The officers at the scene discovered several individuals who had been hit by the bullets.
According to the police report released on Thursday, there have been no reported deaths. However, officers are currently conducting an investigation to determine if there were any other injuries sustained during the incident.
According to the police, there have been no arrests made yet related to the shooting incident. As of now, it is unclear whether a single individual or multiple individuals were involved in the incident.
