Updated on May 24, 2021 at 5:20 pm
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A man was shot and killed in downtown Oakland Monday afternoon, according to police.
Police said the shooting happened at 2:12 p.m. along the 400 block of 8th Street, only a couple blocks from the Oakland Police Department.
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Officers reported hearing at least 20 gunshots, OPD spokesperson Johnna Watson said.
Anyone who witnessed the shooting is asked to call 510-238-3821.
Further information was not immediately available.
PIO & MEDIA STAGING AREA IS AT 9th/BROADWAY. Currently, the Oakland Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred today, at 2:12 PM, 400 block of 8th Street. Anyone who may have witnessed this shooting is encouraged to contact OPD Homicide (510) 238-3821. pic.twitter.com/rRYkh6BR2z— Oakland Police Dept. (@oaklandpoliceca) May 24, 2021