5 people shot in separate incidents overnight

Oakland Police have updated information on a shooting that occurred Saturday night.

Oakland police ask public for help in unsolved 2009 killing

Anyone with information is asked to call the department's homicide section at (510) 238-3821 or the tip line at (510) 238-7950.

Gunshot victim trapped in car dies in Oakland: Police

The Oakland Police Department has confirmed a fatal shooting of a victim inside a vehicle Friday afternoon.

76-year-old escapes from intruder during a home invasion in East Oakland

A 76-year-old woman was home alone in East Oakland when, suddenly, her phone alerted her that someone was at the front door. She then heard loud noises, and, instinctively, knew it was a break-in. The intruder didn't get away with much, but he did steal her sense of security.

Oakland police arrest 10 alleged gang members, recover a dozen guns

Nine adults and one teenager are facing weapons-related charges and all suspected of being part of the “Ghost Town" gang. A dozen firearms were recovered.

Oakland teen safely located, no longer missing: Police

Oakland police announced Wednesday that 17-year-old Joseph Eisner-Gordon is no longer considered a missing person as he's been safely located.

Fired OPD chief claims new report vindicates his actions

Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong claims that a new report from an administrative hearing officer exonerates him of wrongdoing after he was fired by Mayor Sheng Thao in February.

NAACP, community leaders blast Oakland mayor over missed deadline for public safety grant

The NAACP Oakland chapter blamed Mayor Sheng Thao Monday, demanding an independent investigation and questioning what led to the failure to meet the deadline to receive millions from the state to combat organized retail theft.

2nd Oakland woman shot while sleeping in own home

A woman was shot and wounded while sleeping in her East Oakland home, days after another woman was killed by a stray bullet as she slept in her home in the Laurel District. 

2 shot to death in separate incidents, Oakland police say

Two people were shot to death in separate incidents Friday night and early Saturday, the Oakland Police Department said.

Person in wheelchair wanted in connection of East Oakland shooting

Oakland police are searching for a person in a wheelchair potentially involved in a shooting that left a man injured in East Oakland. 

5 detained for carjacking of woman with child in Piedmont: Police

A carjacking was reported out of Piedmont Sunday morning involving a woman with a child, police said. Police have since recovered the car and arrested a suspect.

3rd suspect arrested in Oakland's Skyline High School shooting case

A third suspect has been taken in connection with the shooting at Skyline High School in Oakland, according to authorities. 

Oakland moves to fire 2 officers after deadly, unauthorized chase: sources

The Oakland police department has moved to fire two officers who allegedly launched a chase without permission that killed a bystander.