At least one was killed, and eight were injured in a mass shooting and stabbing incident during Juneteenth Independence Day celebrations in California's Oakland on Wednesday night. The incident occurred at Lake Merritt after violence erupted amid the National Independence Day celebrations.
California Mass Shooting
Visuals from the shooting and stabbing spot surfaced online. In shared videos, it can be seen that people are hiding behind the cars on the street where the mass shooting happened. It can also be heard the sounds of the gunfire.
Mass Shooting and Stabbing Incident in Oakland
Currently, numerous law enforcement officers and emergency personnel are on the scene in Oakland. The exact number of those shot and stabbed is not yet known at this time. Authorities are actively investigating the incident. No suspects have been identified.