Triple shooting near Oakland's Fox Theater

Triple shooting near Oakland's Fox Theater

Police are investigating a shooting that left three people injured near Oakland's Fox Theater overnight. The shooting occurred around 1:15 a.m. on Telegraph Avenue and 19th Street on Sunday.

OAKLAND, Calif. - Police are investigating a shooting that left three people injured near Oakland's Fox Theater and residents calling for safer streets.

The shooting occurred around 1:15 a.m. on Telegraph Avenue and 19th Street on Sunday. 

Patrol officers were already a few blocks away in the 1700 block of Broadway when they heard gunfire nearby and responded to the area. 

At the scene, they found a person suffering from gunshot wounds. That victim was brought to a nearby hospital and was last reported to be in stable condition. 

"I am starting to hear more shooting events here, around Lake Merritt," said Ken Reichl, who has lived in the area since 2006, and recently became a father. "It makes me want to leave. It makes me want to go live in a suburb or something."    

Police said two other victims had taken themselves to a hospital. One of those victims was last reported in stable condition, while the other was last reported to be in critical condition. 

What we don't know:

No suspects have been arrested or identified. It's unclear if the victims were targeted.

Reichl said he's hoping that the incoming city mayor, Barbara Lee, who has vowed to confront crime, in part by bolstering the city’s police force, will stay true to her word.

"Beef up enforcement, law enforcement. Beef it up hardcore, and smack down on crime," said Reichl.

Another Oakland resident, Andria Blackmon, said she'd like to see a return to some of the policies promoted by the recalled former district attorney of Alameda County, Pamela Price.

"I think it’s going to keep happening until we find a real solution to what’s causing people to commit this type of crime. So until we invest in things like restorative justice and proper re-entry services, I think it’s just going to be a cycle." 

Blackmon called for Lee to collaborate with the community on anti-violence policies once she takes office.    

"Meet with the community, and spend the time necessary to come up with collaborative solutions that work for the people that actually live in this neighborhood," said Blackmon.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Oakland Police Department at (510) 238-3728.