Oakland shooting: Person shot, killed at illegal nightclub at 900 block of 85th Avenue; dozens detained, police say
A person was shot and killed early Sunday morning at an illicit nightclub in Oakland's Highland neighborhood.
Oakland police responded to a ShotSpotter activation, which detects gunshot acoustics, at about 3:45 a.m. in the 900 block of 85th Avenue, about a mile east of Oakland Arena.
Officers who arrived found one person who had been shot at an illegal nightclub that was operating in the neighborhood, which has a mix of residences, churches, commercial and industrial spaces, according to Google Maps.
The victim was declared dead by medical personnel who were called to the scene, according to a news release from the Oakland Police Department.
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Police detained dozens of people at the illicit nightclub but there was no announcement of any arrests.
Detectives from the department's Homicide Section are investigating. Anyone with information was asked to contact detectives at (510) 238-3821.
Tips can also be left at (510) 238-7950. Videos and photos can be emailed to cidvideos@oaklandca.gov.
