East Oakland shooting claims life of teen
Teen killed in Oakland shooting identified as high-school sophomore
A memorial for a 15-year-boy who was shot an killed in Oakland continues to grow. The family of the young victim, identified as a high-school sophomore is in shock. The boy was on his way to soccer practice in what appears to be an attempted robbery.
OAKLAND, Calif. - A teen was killed in a shooting in East Oakland late Monday afternoon.
The shooting happened just after 4:15 p.m. in the 1400 block of 100th Avenue, near St. Louis Bertrand Church, according to police.
When officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The teen was taken to a local hospital, where he died.
Scene of East Oakland shooting
Scene video from the aftermath of a shooting in East Oakland that claimed the life of a teen.
15-year-old victim
What they're saying:
Oakland police confirmed Tuesday morning that the victim was a juvenile. According to the East Bay Times, he was a 15-year-old boy.
Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School, formerly St. Elizabeth High School, confirmed Tuesday that the victim was one of its students.
"No parent should have to deal with such a devastating tragedy. We are here to support them on their terms and their timeline. We urge those concerned to join us in this: to hold people when they are hurting. We want to center this family in our prayers and in our actions. This loss has shocked and harmed the entire community," the school said in a statement.
The school is offering counseling, grief workshops and healing circles to help students cope with the tragedy.
The victim’s identity has not been released. Authorities have not provided information on a possible suspect.
Friends of the family have started a GoFundMe to help the family.
The Source: The Oakland Police Department