15-year-old boy killed in East Oakland shooting
Briefly

A tragic shooting incident occurred in East Oakland on a Monday afternoon, resulting in the death of a 15-year-old boy. Police received multiple reports of the shooting at around 4:15 p.m. on 100th Avenue, where they found the teen with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. As the case remains under investigation with no suspects identified, this incident marks the 22nd homicide investigated by Oakland police in 2025, showing a concerning rise in violent crime compared to the previous year.
The victim was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. Authorities did not publicly identify the victim or announce any arrests in the case.
The killing is the 22nd homicide investigated by Oakland police this year. At this time last year, police had investigated 16 homicides.
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