Heavy police presence near Lake Merritt in Oakland

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(KRON) — There was a heavy police presence near Lake Merritt in Oakland Wednesday night.

Starting at about 9 p.m., several Oakland police cars with flashing lights were spotted in the area of ​​Grand Avenue and Euclid Avenue.

KRON4 has reached out to the Oakland Police Department regarding the nature of the police activity and is awaiting a response.

This is a developing story. Stay with KRON4 for updates.