All part of an effort to rid the streets of violent offenders. Probably the most Violent Group of people ive seen in the last few years. Reporter theyre violent not for money or turf. It was basically they hated the other gang. Reporter Police Released this Surveillance Video they say was committed by members of that new gang. We found out fairly quickly that these groups every day were planning on ways to commit violent acts within the community of oakland. This reporter this is all part of operation seize fire. Oakland city officials hosted a huge press conference with other local state and federal Law Enforcement which have been leading related efforts. There were 23 arrests and in those arrests we have seized 55 firearms that included four assault weapons. Reporter afterward, mayor quan told us that it was meant as a warning to those offenders. Its basically a warning to those people that are out of control. Reporter how officials weighed in on the gun control debate. Im john sasak
Ill kill you both. Man over radio recall the lesson passed on to the elders. Be selfcontrolled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, Standing Firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of suffering. Captioning sponsored by 20th century fox captioned by Media Access Group at wgbh access. Wgbh. Org a silent protest against violence as friends and family remember two murdered young girls. He died trying to make his community better. More than 100 people gathered to remember a victim of violence. Amber lee is live now in richmond with why Community Members say his loss is immeasurable. Reporter tonight police tell me they have few leads in the killing of the 20yearold. They said the shooting was targeted but they dont know why. The theft of this beloved young man has devastated his community. Grief stricken family and friends say lincoln brought help to every
They said the shooting was targeted but they dont know why. The theft of this beloved young man has devastated his community. Grief stricken family and friends say lincoln brought help to everyone. My heart is crying. I feel the pain every time this happens. Reporter claire worked here as a Maintenance Man picking up syringes and debris to make the park safe for children. Claire spoke about stopping gun violence. And nobody shoot nobody like none of that. I would just try to change everybodys minds. Reporter he was washing a car for a Family Member he often helped. When the shooting erupted he managed to push two young gulls young girls out of the way. The moments these children are going to get to enjoy. Reporter claire died on the scene leaving behind his 79 yearold father whom he cared for. Im going to miss him. Im going to miss when he walked in the door late at night and he left the door open. I knew it was him. He touched a lot of lives around here. Reporter there will be a car w