OAKLAND, Calif. – Authorities are on the lookout for at least two suspects involved in a robbery and shootout at a jewelry store in East Oakland on Monday morning. The incident took place on the 4100 block of International Boulevard just before 10:15 a.m., according to a statement from local law enforcement.
During the incident, two individuals entered the establishment, wielding firearms and threatening two employees behind the counter. In response, one of the employees also brandished a firearm and fired multiple rounds at the suspects. The suspects then fired back before fleeing the scene in a waiting vehicle.
Fortunately, neither employee was injured during the altercation, and it remains unclear whether the suspects sustained any gunshot wounds. Specific details about the incident were not immediately disclosed.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to reach out to the department’s Felony Assault Unit by calling 510-238-3426.
The investigation is still ongoing, and officials are working diligently to apprehend the suspects and gather more information regarding the series of events that transpired. Further updates on the situation are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
In summary, authorities in Oakland, California, are searching for multiple suspects involved in a jewelry store robbery and shootout. No injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the local law enforcement department.