OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland police reported a deadly shooting that occurred Friday evening. This shooting marks the third homicide Oakland has seen within a three-day period.
Police said the victim was underaged.
On Saturday, authorities said a child with gunshot wounds was found in the 1200 block of 86th Avenue Friday around 7:30 p.m.
Paramedics arrived, but the child was declared dead at the scene.
Officials didn't name or describe the victim, only saying it was a "juvenile," and no suspects have been arrested.
On Wednesday afternoon, Oakland saw its first reported homicide since September after a person was found shot to death on 71st Avenue.
The following day, a person was shot a block away from Lake Merritt around 4:15 p.m.
How Oakland saw no homicides for six weeks
The city of Oakland did not see a homicide for more than six weeks until Wednesday afternoon; that's the first time that's happened since 2015.
That victim was taken to hospital where they later died from their injuries.
No suspects have been arrested in any of the shootings.
Before this week, Oakland's last homicide was reported in September after a man was shot during an annual alumni celebration at DeFremery Park.
The circumstances leading up to Friday's shooting remain unclear. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland Police Department at (510) 238-3821 or the tip line at (510) 238-7950.
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