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Oakland Officers Targeted With Gunfire During Domestic Violence Response

Officials are urging domestic violence victims to contact specialized units for support

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Police officers were responding to a domestic violence report in West Oakland on Friday when they were targeted by gunfire, officials said.
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Overview

  • Around 1:30 a.m., officers responding to a call at the 1000 block of West Grand Avenue in West Oakland were fired upon shortly after identifying themselves
  • The shooting ended without injuries to the two officers or the three victims, which included an adult and two children
  • Police arrested the unnamed suspect at the scene and recovered the firearm used in the attack
  • Chief Floyd Mitchell commended his officers’ professionalism and warned of the inherent risks in domestic violence interventions
  • The Oakland Police Department has launched a full investigation and reminded the public of its Domestic Violence Unit and the National Hotline for assistance