18-year-old wounded in Oakland shooting; officer reportedly punched

Oakland police are investigating a shooting early Saturday that left an 18-year-old man wounded.

Shooting reported near downtown

What we know:

The shooting occurred just before 2:30 a.m. on 17th Street near Broadway, according to the East Bay Times. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the lower back and is reported to be in stable condition.

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Woman killed in early morning Vallejo shooting

A woman was fatally shot early Saturday morning in Vallejo, police said.

Suspect escapes

The suspected gunman fled the scene.

Arrest made in connection

Dig deeper:

During the response, another person allegedly tried to help the suspect escape by punching a police officer who was pursuing the gunman, according to the East Bay Times.

That man was arrested on suspicion of battery on a police officer.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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