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Oakland Man Faces Charges in Juneteenth Celebration Shooting

JaJuan Kelly, 23, charged with multiple counts of assault after a mass shooting injured 14 people at an unsanctioned sideshow event.

  • Kelly, on probation for second-degree robbery, was among those injured in the incident.
  • The shootout occurred after a peaceful Juneteenth celebration attended by thousands.
  • Authorities are still searching for additional suspects involved in the shooting.
  • Kelly’s attorney suggests the shooting may have been in self-defense.
  • Police recovered a loaded gun from Kelly, who has a prior conviction for possession of an assault weapon.
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