"OAKLAND - A man was wounded by a stray bullet in the Old Oakland district Sunday morning and is in stable condition at a hospital where he was being treated for a wound to his lower leg, authorities said. The victim's age and residence were not immediately available. The shooting happened about 1:40 a.m. Sunday, near the intersection of Eighth and Washington streets, a block from police headquarters. Police said initial reports were that some other men had been in a physical confrontation that resulted in a struggle over a gun that went off. The errant bullet struck a man who was not involved in the confrontation."
"What the men were arguing about is under investigation. No arrests have been announced. The shooting comes just over a week after two men were killed and four others injured in shootings that happened between 2:20 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. Sept. 6 in different parts of the Uptown district. Anyone with information about the shooting may contact investigators at 510-238-3426."
A man was wounded by a stray bullet in the Old Oakland district early Sunday morning and is in stable condition after treatment for a lower leg wound. The shooting occurred about 1:40 a.m. near the intersection of Eighth and Washington streets, a block from police headquarters. Initial reports indicate other men were involved in a physical confrontation that led to a struggle over a gun which discharged, and the errant bullet struck a person not involved in the altercation. The motive for the argument remains under investigation and no arrests have been announced. Investigators request tips at 510-238-3426. The incident follows recent fatal shootings in the Uptown district.
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