Officers shot, killed armed alleged homicide suspect in West Oakland, police say

Thursday, April 18, 2024
OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- An investigation is underway after officers shot and killed an alleged homicide suspect in West Oakland Wednesday night, police said.

The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. near DeFremery Park on the corner of 16th and Adeline.
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OPD says Sacramento Police officers were in Oakland conducting a homicide investigation on Wednesday. Those officers asked OPD officers for assistance in arresting a suspect.

Oakland officers arrived on scene and began securing the area, requesting additional resources when they said the suspect emerged with a gun. Police say that's when Oakland officers fired and killed the suspect.

In accordance with OPD policy, the officers have been placed on paid administrative leave as they investigate.
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No officers were hurt and there's no current threat to the public.

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