Oakland police chief addresses violence as homicides climb to 127
Chief LeRonne Armstrong has long asked for more police officers, a plea that was echoed on Monday by Mayor Libby Schaaf.
Chief LeRonne Armstrong has long asked for more police officers, a plea that was echoed on Monday by Mayor Libby Schaaf.
Family member identifies man shot and killed while interrupting Oakland auto burglary
A man who was shot and killed, while interrupting a car burglary near Oakland's Lake Merritt Sunday afternoon, has been identified.
A man who was shot and killed, while interrupting a car burglary near Oakland's Lake Merritt Sunday afternoon, has been identified.
Oakland mayor, councilmembers push for more police in wake of violence
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on Monday said that she's pushing for more police officers in the wake of gun violence across the city, as police for the first time gave a few more details about a man killed near Lake Merritt trying to stop a car burglary.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on Monday said that she's pushing for more police officers in the wake of gun violence across the city, as police for the first time gave a few more details about a man killed near Lake Merritt trying to stop a car burglary.
TV news security guard dies after shot during attempted robbery in Oakland
A security guard protecting a Bay Area television news reporter died early Saturday morning, three days after he was shot during a robbery attempt in downtown Oakland.
A security guard protecting a Bay Area television news reporter died early Saturday morning, three days after he was shot during a robbery attempt in downtown Oakland.
TV news crew security guard dies from shooting
A security guard protecting a Bay Area television news reporter died early Saturday morning, three days after he was shot during a robbery attempt in downtown Oakland. Kevin Nishita worked as an armed guard for the Star Protection Agency. On Wednesday, he was guarding a KRON-TV news reporter covering the story of a masked mob breaking into a clothing store near the intersection of 14th and Webster in Oakland.
A security guard protecting a Bay Area television news reporter died early Saturday morning, three days after he was shot during a robbery attempt in downtown Oakland. Kevin Nishita worked as an armed guard for the Star Protection Agency. On Wednesday, he was guarding a KRON-TV news reporter covering the story of a masked mob breaking into a clothing store near the intersection of 14th and Webster in Oakland.
Charges filed in shooting of retired OPD captain, death of rapper
Charges include the attempted murder of retired Capt. Ersie Joyner, as well as the murder charges stemming from the death of a rapper that Joyner shot and killed during the course of the robbery at the Chevron gas station on Castro Street on Oct. 21.
Charges include the attempted murder of retired Capt. Ersie Joyner, as well as the murder charges stemming from the death of a rapper that Joyner shot and killed during the course of the robbery at the Chevron gas station on Castro Street on Oct. 21.
Arrest made in Oakland high-rise apartment shooting deaths, suspect charged
An arrest has been made and a suspect has been charged in connection to the shooting deaths of two people this week at an Oakland high-rise apartment building.
An arrest has been made and a suspect has been charged in connection to the shooting deaths of two people this week at an Oakland high-rise apartment building.
Man, woman found dead of gunshot wounds in Oakland apartment building
Oakland police said a man and a woman were found dead of gunshot wounds in the 400 block of 17th Street.
Oakland police said a man and a woman were found dead of gunshot wounds in the 400 block of 17th Street.
Oakland's police chief paints a bleak picture for his department's resources
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong addressed the recent surge in violence and how he's managing with dwindling resources and staffing.
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong addressed the recent surge in violence and how he's managing with dwindling resources and staffing.
Couple's dreams shattered after Oakland mother is killed in Lake Merritt shooting
Candles and balloons were placed at Oakland's Lake Merritt less than one week after a young woman was shot and killed during a night out with friends.
Candles and balloons were placed at Oakland's Lake Merritt less than one week after a young woman was shot and killed during a night out with friends.
Double shooting: Mother and daughter shot in Oakland
A mother and daughter were shot late Sunday night in Oakland, police said, and video at the scene showed that a window at their home was blown out.
A mother and daughter were shot late Sunday night in Oakland, police said, and video at the scene showed that a window at their home was blown out.
Man killed in Oakland drive-by shooting
The shooting occurred in the 7400 block of Weld Street at approximately 5:37 p.m. Saturday, police said.
The shooting occurred in the 7400 block of Weld Street at approximately 5:37 p.m. Saturday, police said.
Toddler killed in broad daylight freeway shooting on I-880 in Oakland
A toddler died after being shot while traveling in a car on I-880 in Oakland Saturday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
A toddler died after being shot while traveling in a car on I-880 in Oakland Saturday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
Freeway shooting investigation prompts lane closures on I-880 in Oakland
Video: Amanda Quintana/KTVU.
Video: Amanda Quintana/KTVU.
Person detained after Oakland police send in SWAT team
Police cars, fire trucks and ambulances were on scene early Wednesday morning in East Oakland.
Police cars, fire trucks and ambulances were on scene early Wednesday morning in East Oakland.
Mom questions use of force in son's shooting by former Oakland cop
Desoni Gardner's mother said her son was wrong to rob Ersie Joyner and that he's “already been held accountable.” But she questions whether use of deadly force was necessary.
Desoni Gardner's mother said her son was wrong to rob Ersie Joyner and that he's “already been held accountable.” But she questions whether use of deadly force was necessary.
Robbery suspect shot and killed in Oakland gas station shootout identified
The man killed in last week's deadly gas-station shootout with a retired Oakland police captain was formally identified on Friday as 20-year-old Desoni Gardner, also known as Vallejo rapper Lil Theze.
The man killed in last week's deadly gas-station shootout with a retired Oakland police captain was formally identified on Friday as 20-year-old Desoni Gardner, also known as Vallejo rapper Lil Theze.
Cash, drugs, guns, flamethrower seized in Oakland illegal 'gambling shack' bust
Among the items recovered by officers were four loaded firearms, a 50 round drum magazine, a flame thrower and $17,500 in cash, police said.
Among the items recovered by officers were four loaded firearms, a 50 round drum magazine, a flame thrower and $17,500 in cash, police said.
Police seek black sedan connected to attempted homicide that wounded retired OPD captain
Oakland police are looking for a black sedan wanted in connection to a robbery and attempted homicide that turned deadly and left a retired Oakland police captain wounded.
Oakland police are looking for a black sedan wanted in connection to a robbery and attempted homicide that turned deadly and left a retired Oakland police captain wounded.
Ersie Joyner: Retired Oakland police captain recovering after deadly gas station shootout
Ersie Joyner, a retired Oakland police captain involved in a deadly shootout, was recovering in the hospital on Friday after he was shot and two attempted robbery suspects were killed an injured, respectively.
Ersie Joyner, a retired Oakland police captain involved in a deadly shootout, was recovering in the hospital on Friday after he was shot and two attempted robbery suspects were killed an injured, respectively.