A crowd of 5,000 people gathered for Juneteenth events turned chaotic as an illegal street takeover and fights erupted, leading to a shooting incident near Lake Merritt in Oakland.
Witnesses described the sudden shift from peaceful celebration to chaos, with gunshots causing panic and injuries, though authorities confirmed no fatalities with unclear details on the number of shooters.
Police treated gunshot victims at the scene, some individuals took themselves to hospitals, and minor injuries occurred among officers attempting to control the crowd and ensure safety post-shooting.
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