Oakland police officers exchange gunfire with armed man
Briefly

On Monday afternoon, Oakland police officers confronted an armed man reported to be threatening people. When approached, the suspect aimed his gun at officers, prompting an exchange of gunfire. Although the man fled initially, he was later apprehended at a different location. He sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital. The officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave, with ongoing investigations led by both internal and external agencies to assess the incident's circumstances.
Around 4 p.m., officers were called to the 900 block of 92nd Avenue for a report of a man pointing a firearm at people in the area.
Witnesses reported seeing the man pointing a firearm at multiple individuals before officers arrived on scene.
The officer-involved shooting led to criminal and administrative investigations by police and independent probes by the District Attorney and Review Agency.
The man was located and taken into custody with minor injuries, while the involved officers were placed on paid administrative leave.
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