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Oakland Police Take Barricaded Person Into Custody After Summit Street Shooting Reports

ShotSpotter alerts prompted a large police response in Oakland's Pill Hill.

Overview

  • Officers responded just before 10:30 a.m. Monday to several ShotSpotter activations on the 2800 block of Summit Street near 28th Street.
  • Police said the individual may have been inside a residence with a firearm as officers worked to make contact during the day.
  • By about 7 p.m., Oakland police reported the person was taken into custody.
  • The department reported no injuries and did not release the person’s identity or additional details.
  • Nearby homes were evacuated and residents were urged to avoid the area as the investigation continued.