Police: Three Shot Near Lake Merritt, Warriors Rally

Update:

An argument led to a shooting that injured three people near the Golden State Warriors rally this afternoon in Oakland, according to preliminary information from the Oakland Police Department. Police said the shooting occurred at about 12:10 p.m. in the 1800 block of Lakeshore Avenue, a few block from the Warriors rally at the Henry J. Kaiser convention center.

Police initially said two victims were critically injured but said later this afternoon that all three victims are in stable condition. Officers are attempting to locate witnesses and gather evidence, according to police.

Original:

Three people have been shot in 1800 block of Lakeshore Avenue, according to Oakland Police officials.

“OPD officers and OFD have located three victims suffering from gunshot wounds,” Officer Johnna Watson said.

The shooting occurred at about 12:11 p.m.

Thousands of fans were in the Lake Merritt area this morning and afternoon for the Warriors parade and rally.

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