Person fatally shot during residential burglary in Oakland; 4th deadly shooting in less than 24 hours

Oakland police are investigating a fatal shooting near the Oakland Zoo Monday evening that occurred during a residential burglary, authorities say.

The deadly shooting marked the fourth person fatally shot Monday after two separate early morning incidents left three teenage victims dead.

According to Oakland police, the shooting happened shortly before 6 p.m. Monday in the 2500 block of 98th Avenue, a few blocks west of the Oakland Zoo. Responding officers were called to the scene to investigate both the shooting and a residential burglary in progress.

When officers arrived, they found an individual suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency services rushed to the scene and pronounced the victim dead.

According to online reports, the person was part of a group involved in the attempted burglary at the residence and was shot by someone who lived at the targeted home. Oakland police have not confirmed these details.

OPD homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The identity of the victim has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or the TIP LINE at (510) 238-7950. Additionally, if you have any videos or photos that could assist in the investigation, please send them to [email protected].