Crime & Safety

2 Men Shot, Killed In Oakland Tuesday

Both of the men were pronounced dead at the scene.

OAKLAND, CA — Two men were shot and killed in East Oakland on Tuesday night, according to police.

Both men were found shot in the 1700 block of East 22nd Avenue at 9:17 p.m., police said. Paramedics provided first aid, but both men were pronounced dead there.

They were identified as Jason Fields, 41, of Oakland and Germaine Brown, 45, of Richmond.

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No suspects have been arrested.

Separately, another male victim was shot on Tuesday in the 8900 block of D Street at 4:22 p.m., police said. That victim was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound.

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Anyone with information about the homicides has been asked to contact the Police Department homicide section at (510) 238-3821 or the tip line at (510) 238-7950.

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