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7 Arrested, Guns Seized Following Weekend Shooting In Oakland

Several armed individuals believed to be involved in the shooting fled the area, and police began a search using tactical vehicles.

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March 1, 2021

OAKLAND (CBS SF) — A shooting over the weekend in Oakland led to the arrest of seven people and the recovery of multiple firearms, police said Monday.

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Oakland police said the shooting happened at around 6:35 p.m. Saturday along the 2900 block of Capp St., just south of Interstate Highway 580 and east of Fruitvale Ave. A ShotSpotter activation detected multiple shots near the location and officers working in the area witnessed a number of vehicles struck by gunfire, police said.

Several armed individuals believed to be involved in the shooting fled the area, and police began a search using tactical vehicles and a police helicopter, along with drones from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.

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