Oakland Juneteenth Celebration Marred by Mass Shooting
Fifteen people injured after a sideshow escalates into gunfire; multiple shooters suspected, no arrests made yet.
- The shooting occurred during a Juneteenth celebration at Lake Merritt, attended by around 5,000 people.
- An illegal sideshow involving vehicles and motorbikes led to a fight, which escalated to gunfire.
- Police found more than 50 shell casings at the scene and believe multiple shooters were involved.
- Victims, aged 20 to 30, were transported to local hospitals; at least one remains in critical condition.
- Oakland Police are investigating and seeking public assistance to identify the shooters.