Suspect detained after foot chase near Oracle Arena, brief closure of I-880

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Suspect arrested after foot chase near Oracle Arena in Oakland
Oakland police have arrested a suspect after a foot chase outside of Oracle Arena. I-880 was briefly closed before the arrest but has since reopened.

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Oakland police have detained a suspect after a foot chase outside of Oracle Arena.

Police say the man ran from a solo vehicle spinout on I-880 onto Coliseum property. An airsoft pistol was located, according to authorities.

Both directions of I-880 and 66th Avenue were closed for the investigation, but have since reopened.