Man and woman killed, another injured in East Oakland shooting

2 killed, 1 injured in East Oakland shooting

Two people were killed and a third was critically injured in a shooting in East Oakland on Saturday night. Oakland Police Department officers were sent about 8:15 p.m. to the 6400 block of Foothill Boulevard to investigate multiple ShotSpotter activations in the area, according to a department statement.

OAKLAND, Calif. - Police are investigating a weekend shooting in East Oakland that left two people dead and another injured, just blocks away from a local police station.

What we know:

The Oakland Police Department reported that its ShotSpotter technology detected gunfire near the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and 64th Avenue just after 8:00 p.m. Saturday. 

Man, woman dead

Arriving officers discovered two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were transported to a nearby hospital, where one of the men later died. Around the corner on 64th Avenue, officers located a third victim, a woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators closed the intersection for several hours to collect evidence and interview witnesses. Numerous evidence markers were placed on the pavement as officers scanned the area for bullet casings.

Violence shakes residents

What they're saying:

The violence has shaken long-time residents like Melvina Hardaway, who has lived in the neighborhood for over 50 years.

"Maybe more police around. I think that’s what we need," Hardaway said, adding that she now carries a pocket knife and must remain constantly aware of her surroundings.

Dig deeper:

The shootings come at a time when the Oakland Police Department has reported significant drops in violent crime. 

According to department data, homicides are down 39% in the first three months of 2026 compared to the previous year.

However, some residents remain skeptical of the reported improvements. 

Alfredo Romero, a lifelong East Oakland resident, expressed frustration with the local response to crime. 

"Criminals just aren’t cracked down upon," Romero said. "Every elected leader we’ve had so far is just [talk] and no one really delivers."