A man was pronounced dead following a shooting incident east of Oakland International Airport on Thursday night. Responding to reports of shooting around 8:30 p.m., police officers arrived at the 9700 block of Edes Avenue to find a man with apparent gunshot wounds.
The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The Oakland Police Department’s Homicide Section is currently investigating the incident. Anybody with valuable information regarding the shooting is urged to contact the department at 510-238-3821. This tragic incident underscores the persistent issue of gun violence and the desperate need for solutions to safeguard community safety.