Explosive Lithium Battery Fire Destroys Garage in East Oakland

Oakland, California – A lithium battery used to power a go-cart exploded during charging, causing a fire that damaged primarily the garage area of a residence in East Oakland on Sunday afternoon. Fire officials reported that the blaze broke out around 1 p.m. at a two-story home at the intersection of 19th Avenue and East 21st Street. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the fire, which required firefighters half an hour to …

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Shooting Death Outside Oakland Fast Food Restaurant Leads to Murder Charges for Two Teens

Oakland, California – Two individuals, both 18 years old, are facing charges of murder and attempted murder in connection to a fatal shooting that took place outside a fast food restaurant in January. Court records reveal that Jamal Watts from Oakland and Juliese Lawson from Pacheco have been accused of killing 28-year-old Kenyetta Chapman and injuring a 19-year-old woman who managed to escape by running and jumping over a fence. The tragic incident unfolded at …

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Deadly Oakland Shooting Leaves One Victim Fatally Wounded

Oakland, California – The Oakland Police Department reported a fatal shooting on Saturday morning in the 2200 block of East 12th Street. According to authorities, officers responded to the scene around 5:45 a.m. following reports of the incident. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a victim with gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to provide medical assistance, the victim tragically passed away at the scene. As of now, the identity of the victim has not been released pending …

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Shooting Rampage in Oakland leaves Two Dead in Separate Incidents, Police Investigating

Oakland, California experienced a series of tragic events on Saturday night, with two separate shooting incidents resulting in the deaths of two victims. The Oakland Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that took place in the 5900 block of San Leandro Street that evening. Authorities received a report of a shooting and promptly responded to the scene, where they found a woman with a gunshot wound. Despite efforts from the Oakland Fire Department, the …

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Domestic violence tragedy: Oakland man charged with murder of 24-year-old girlfriend

Oakland, California – A tragic incident in Oakland has led to the arrest of a man charged with murder and domestic violence after allegedly beating his 24-year-old girlfriend to death, according to court records. The victim, identified as Zoe Reidy-Watts, was found in a downtown Oakland apartment with multiple rib fractures, a lacerated liver, and visible bruises all over her body, including her neck. The suspect, Victor Frieson III, 27, who lived with Reidy-Watts, has …

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Convicted Oakland Gang Member Arrested for Fatal Shooting Spree at Richmond Party

RICHMOND, Calif. – A man from Oakland, California, was recently convicted for his role in a shooting incident at a house party in Richmond that resulted in the deaths of three individuals and left four others injured. The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s office announced the conviction of Enrique Ramirez-Calmo, who now faces life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. The shooting, which took place on Father’s Day in 2021, was reportedly driven by a …

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Fatal Shooting at Oakland County Strip Mall Leaves One Dead and Another Injured

PONTIAC, MI – A fatal shooting at an Oakland County strip mall left one man dead and another injured, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred at 4 p.m. on Sunday in the 400 block of West Huron Street near South Johnson Avenue in Pontiac. The victim, identified as 27-year-old Json Markell Hunt of Clinton Township, was found shot inside a business, while a 25-year-old man was found shot in the strip …

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Suspect Charged in Killing of Oakland Police Officer to be Arraigned on Tuesday

OAKLAND, Calif. — After the tragic death of Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le, a third suspect has now been charged in connection to his killing. Marquise Cooper, 34, faces 16 felonies including first-degree murder and second-degree burglary, as stated in the Alameda County Superior Court records. The 36-year-old Officer Le was fatally shot while responding to a burglary call at a cannabis dispensary in the 400 block of Embarcadero in Oakland. Le, who was working …

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Jewelry Store Robbery and Shootout in East Oakland: Suspects Still At Large After Exchange of Gunfire

OAKLAND, Calif. – Police are on the lookout for a minimum of two individuals connected to a robbery and gunfight at a jewelry store in East Oakland on Monday morning. The incident took place on the 4100 block of International Boulevard, and officers from the Oakland Police Department responded to the scene just before 10:15 a.m. According to a report by CBS News Bay Area, the investigation revealed that two armed suspects entered the store …

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Robbery and Shootout at East Oakland Jewelry Store Sends Police on Manhunt for Suspects

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 …

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