Crime & Safety
Oakland Police Officer Stabbed; Suspect Arrested
The officer had just ended their shift when the stabbing happened.
OAKLAND, CA — An Oakland police officer is being treated at Highland Hospital in Oakland after being stabbed early Thursday evening, police report.
Oakland Police said the the officer had just completed a shift and was walking to their car when the stabbing occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m.
The stabbing happened at Sixth and Jefferson streets.
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The suspect quickly arrested.
Police have not released any names or a motive for the stabbing.
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An update on the officer's condition is not immediately available.
Today, at about 5:37 PM, an officer had just completed a shift and was walking to their car, when a suspect approached and stabbed the officer. The suspect was arrested at the scene. The officer is currently at the hospital and listed in stable condition. pic.twitter.com/RE6uqlIUSH
— Oakland Police Dept. (@oaklandpoliceca) April 26, 2019
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