A shooting incident marred the Juneteenth celebration at Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, where 15 people were injured, according to the Oakland Police Department. The incident unfolded around 8:15 p.m. local time on Wednesday amidst an otherwise peaceful gathering, disrupted by an illegal sideshow involving vehicles and motorbikes near Grand Avenue and Bellevue Avenue.
Chief Floyd Mitchell of the Oakland Police Department reported during a press conference on Thursday that the violence erupted after an individual climbed onto the hood of a car, prompting the occupants to exit and engage in an altercation that escalated into gunfire.
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The Oakland Fire Department confirmed transporting at least four gunshot victims to nearby hospitals, while police also facilitated the transfer of other victims. Some injured individuals chose to transport themselves for medical treatment.
Authorities are actively investigating the incident, which occurred during a significant cultural event commemorating Juneteenth, marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The incident has raised concerns over public safety and has prompted increased scrutiny of such gatherings and associated activities in the community.
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