The Oakland Police Department reports that two police shootouts with gunmen happened within a 24-hour period.
In the first case, an Oakland Housing Authority police officer was shot in the knee during a traffic stop by a gunman armed with an assault rifle.
In the second case, an Oakland police officer was involved in a shooting while investigating a man with a gun call.
Oakland Police Department Press Release Re: OHA Officer-Involved Shooting
For Immediate Release February 24, 2024
OPD News:
OPD Investigating OHA Officer-Involved Shooting
The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred just after 12:45 a.m. on February 24, 2025, in the 900 block of 85th Avenue.
Officers from the Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) Police Department were conducting a vehicle enforcement stop in the area when the armed suspect shot and injured one of the OHA officers.
OHA officers discharged their firearms, striking the suspect. Both the officer and suspect were transported to an area hospital, where they were last listed in stable condition.
Investigators from OPD Criminal Investigation Division (CID) responded to the scene to conduct a follow-up investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD at (510) 238-3821 or the TIP LINE at 238-7950. Additionally, if you have any videos or photos that could assist with the investigation, please send them to [email protected].
Oakland Police Department Press Release Re: OPD Officer-Involved Shooting
The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred just after 4:00 p.m. on February 24, 2025, in the 900 block of 92nd Avenue. OPD officers initially responded to calls from residents stating a man was pointing a firearm at community members in the area.
Once on the scene, responding officers located the armed individual. Officers attempted to detain the suspect, who pointed the firearm at officers. Shots were fired, and the suspect ran.Officers located the suspect at a second location where additional shots were fired. Officers were able to safely take the suspect into custody, who was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.
In accordance with OPD policy, the officers involved in the incident have been placed on paid administrative leave.
Consistent with OPD policy, the OIS is being criminally and administratively investigated by the Oakland Police Department. The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office and the Community Police Review Agency (CPRA) are conducting independent investigations.
The Oakland Police Department remains committed to transparency. However, to ensure the integrity of the investigation, the release of information must be limited at this time. Additional details will be shared as soon as the investigative process allows and in compliance with the law.