Juneteenth Celebration at Lake Merritt in Oakland Turns Violent, Multiple Injuries and Fatality Reported

Jun 20, 2024, 08:52 AM

A Juneteenth celebration at Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, turned violent on Wednesday night, resulting in multiple injuries and at least one fatality. Reports indicate that several people were shot and stabbed during the event. Oakland police and emergency personnel responded to the scene, and four gunshot victims were transported to the hospital. The incident occurred around 9 pm PST, and the police are currently investigating the situation. Additional injuries were reported, and some officers were also injured during the unsanctioned events.