Eight people were shot, including one person who died, at a gas station in Oakland, California, Monday night, according to police.
The incident occurred at a gas station at Seminary Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard around 6 p.m. local time, Kim Armstead of the Oakland Police Department said at a news conference.
Officers had responded to the scene to investigate a ShotSpotter activation and upon arrival learned of the shooting. The police did not find any victims when they arrived, but they did locate several casings.
“Shortly thereafter, our communications division received notification of multiple gunshot wound victims self-transporting to local hospitals,” Armstead said.
Eight people were shot, including one person who died, at a gas station in Oakland, California, Monday night, according to police.
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Relatives at Highland Hospital identified the deceased victim as 18-year-old Mario Navarro, according to KTVU.
It is unclear what led to the shooting. Police have not released information on arrests or possible suspects.
The shooting happened at a gas station at Seminary Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard around 6 p.m. local time.
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Police said the seven surviving victims are in stable condition.
Investigators believe the shooting involved multiple gunmen, who may have fired their weapons from across the street.
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Investigators believe the shooting involved multiple gunmen, who may have fired their weapons from across the street.
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Evidence was collected from two cars that may have been used to transport shooting victims to the hospital.
The incident remains under investigation, police said.
