Woman Killed As She Cleaned Up After Birthday Party

OAKLAND, CA - Oakland police released the names of two Sunday homicide victims, including a woman killed as she helped to clean up after a birthday party.

Lakeya Venson, 30, of Oakland, had stayed behind at a relative's home in the 9200 block of Sunnyside Street to help clean up after the party. She was standing outside shortly after 1 a.m. when a man opened fire on them and fled in a car, police spokeswoman Officer Johnna Watson said. Venson was hit by gunfire and was taken to a hospital, where she died.

She was shot less than an hour after Brian Bole, 30, of Oakland was shot in the 3000 block of Richmond Boulevard, Watson said. He was found suffering gunshot wounds at about 12:15 a.m. and died at the scene, police said.

Police have announced no arrests in either shooting and did not disclose any information about a possible motive.

--Bay City News