Police said the gunfire followed a large beach gathering near the city’s south shore.
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Two people were wounded Thursday night in a shooting near Crown Memorial State Beach after a large youth gathering drew police to Alameda’s south shore, authorities said.
Police said officers responded at about 9 p.m. near Park Street and Shoreline Drive after reports of gunfire. The victims were taken to local hospitals. Their names, ages and conditions had not been released as of Sunday.
The shooting happened after what officials described as another “beach takeover,” a large gathering of teens and young adults that brought crowds to the Crown Beach area. Alameda police and East Bay Regional Park District police both responded because the park district has jurisdiction over the beach. Officers later ordered the crowd to disperse, warning over a loudspeaker that the gathering had become an unlawful assembly.
A woman who lives nearby told KTVU she heard a burst of gunfire before sirens filled the area. “I heard just rapid gunfire,” she said. “I thought it was a car flipping over, but I just heard ‘pow-pow-pow.’” Video from the scene showed dozens of young people still gathered after police arrived, with some appearing upset as officers worked in the area.
Police said they were following several leads, but no arrests had been announced. Officials had not said what led to the shooting, whether the victims were part of the gathering or whether investigators had recovered a firearm. The case remained active, and police released few details about possible suspects.
The shooting was the most serious recent incident tied to large gatherings along Alameda’s shoreline. City officials and residents have complained about earlier beach takeovers that brought underage drinking, fights and business disruptions near South Shore Center. Police have also dealt with reports involving pepper spray, a Taser and fights connected to a water-gun game.
Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft said the city wants people held responsible for violence and disorder tied to the gatherings. She said that could include juveniles and, in some cases, their parents. Ashcraft said people remain welcome at the beach when gatherings are peaceful.
Residents near the shoreline said the gunfire rattled a part of Alameda usually known for families, walkers and beachgoers. Matthew Lefkowitz, who recently moved from San Francisco, told KTVU he opposed both the gatherings and the violence. “No good to people getting shot here in peaceful Alameda,” he said.
The investigation remained open Sunday, with police still reviewing evidence and leads from the scene. No hearing date or charging decision had been announced.
Author note: Last updated Sunday, June 14, 2026.