Oakland police respond to fatal shooting at 25th Ave. and International Blvd.

Oakland police are responding to an unfolding crime scene at 25th Avenue and International Boulevard where a fatal shooting happened on Tuesday. 

Police officials said the shooting happened just before 4 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a male victim with at least one gunshot wound in the chest. 

The man was provided medical care until paramedics arrived, but was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene. 

Investigators are looking into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. 

SkyFOX flew over the scene shortly after 4 p.m. as first responders combed the area rife with evidence markers. 

There is a Dollar Tree store located at 2445 International Blvd and a McDonald's nearby. 

The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. 

The investigation is ongoing. No other information has been released. 

We will update this story as we learn the latest details. 

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