The incident began at 5:09 a.m. when Sgt. Jared Blue-Lowry heard gunfire and spotted an armed man on MacArthur Boulevard in East Oakland.
After shooting the suspect, who fled into an apartment building and barricaded himself, the police faced a tense standoff before the man surrendered.
Sgt. Huy Nguyen highlighted the increase in shootings and homicides in Oakland in 2025, emphasizing the dangers that officers encounter daily.
Nguyen's communication to officers points to the ongoing challenges the police force faces, as they aim to safeguard the community amidst rising violence.
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