At a gas station in Oakland, California, eight people were shot Monday night, including one dead, police said.
The incident occurred at a gas station on Seminary Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard around 6 p.m. local time, Kim Armstead of the Oakland Police Department said at a news conference.
Officers had arrived on the scene to investigate a ShotSpotter activation and upon their arrival learned of the shooting. Upon arrival, the police found no victims, but a few shell casings.
“Soon after, our communications department received a report of multiple gunshot victims, who themselves were transported to local hospitals,” said Armstead.
At a gas station in Oakland, California, eight people were shot Monday night, including one dead, police said.
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Relatives at Highland Hospital identified the deceased victim as 18-year-old Mario Navarro, according to KTVU.
It is unclear what prompted the shooting. Police have not released any information about arrests or possible suspects.
The shooting occurred at a gas station on Seminary Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard around 6:00 PM local time.
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Police said the condition of the seven surviving victims is stable.
Investigators believe the shooting involved multiple gunmen, who may have fired their weapons from across the street.
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Investigators believe the shooting involved multiple gunmen, who may have fired their weapons from across the street.
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Evidence has been gathered of two cars that may have been used to transport the gunshot victims to hospital.
The incident is under further investigation, police said.
