Shooting on Juneteenth in Oakland: Police say at least 4 people were shot near Lake Merritt

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) – At least four people were shot during a Juneteenth celebration in Lake Merritt, Oakland, on Wednesday night, police said.

According to officials, Oakland police and fire departments responded around 9 p.m. to a report of multiple shootings at Grand and Euclid avenues, where a large crowd had gathered.

According to police, four gunshot victims were taken to a hospital. Their condition is currently unknown.

Several other injuries were also reported. Authorities believe the incident may have been a “mass casualty event.”

The public is asked to avoid the area of ​​I-580 at Grand Avenue.

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