2 dead in Oakland shooting: police

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) – Twenty-two shots were fired this afternoon, and yesterday 60 shots were fired late yesterday.

Two young men are dead, and one is in the hospital, according to police. The shooting was reported at 12:47 p.m. in the 1900 block of 84th Avenue.

Oakland police say the escalation of violence on the streets of Oakland is deeply concerning.

Update on the shooting in the 1900 block of 84th Avenue. Three people shot and two are deceased. We will have a live update on OPD’s Facebook Live Page. pic.twitter.com/FbkL06UDur
— Oakland Police Dept. (@oaklandpoliceca) October 14, 2020

Shots fired in the 1900 block of 84th Avenue. 3 victims reported at this time. Active scene. Media report to 84th and Birch. pic.twitter.com/l8oS2khs9Q
— Oakland Police Dept. (@oaklandpoliceca) October 14, 2020

Police have surveillance video from the shooting today that they are analyzing. The two homicides make them the 77th and 78th in the city since the beginning of the year.