At least 6 individuals wounded in taking pictures at college in Oakland

At least six individuals have been wounded in a taking pictures at a college in Oakland on Wednesday, officers mentioned.

At least six individuals have been wounded in a taking pictures at a college in Oakland. (Representative Image)

At least six individuals have been wounded in a taking pictures at a college in Oakland on Wednesday, officers mentioned.

The scene of the taking pictures was “no longer active,” based on Alameda County Sheriff spokesperson Lt. Ray Kelly. Paramedics had transported six sufferers to hospitals, all with gunshot wounds, based on Oakland Fire Department spokesperson Michael Hunt.

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf tweeted that all the wounded have been adults and the taking pictures occurred at Sojourner Truth Independent Study, another Ok-12 college.

Officials didn’t say if any of the victims is perhaps college students age 18 or older.

Three of the wounded have been in essential situation at Highland Hospital in Oakland, the opposite three have been taken to Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley and their circumstances weren’t recognized, officers mentioned.

John Sasaki, a spokesperson for Oakland Unified School District, mentioned in a press release that district officers “do not have any information beyond what Oakland Police are reporting.” He mentioned the Sojourner Truth Independent Study headquarters has no college students and is situated on the identical block as three different faculties.

Television footage confirmed dozens of police automobiles and yellow tape on the road outdoors the college and college students leaving close by campuses.

City Council Member Treva Reid mentioned investigators advised her the taking pictures could also be tied to rising “group and gang violence.”

Oakland Police Capt. Casey Johnson confirmed in a quick information convention that six individuals have been shot, and didn’t reply any questions.

City Council Member Loren Taylor, who was outdoors the college, declined to substantiate any particulars in regards to the incident, telling KTVU-TV, “Guns were on our school campuses where our babies were supposed to be protected.”

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