Gunfire In Oakland Neighborhood Leads To Arrest, Two Guns Seized: Police

OAKLAND, CA — Police are praising community members after a tip led officers to the arrest of a suspect firing at least one gun in East Oakland last week.

Gunfire erupted in the 1000 block of 44th Street in East Oakland around 12:45 p.m. on Aug. 6, according to the Oakland Police Department.

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Officers received reports from neighbors about the gunfire and quickly responded to the scene, where they saw a pickup truck backing out of a driveway, police said.

The officers pulled the driver over and searched his car, police said.

A black handgun was found in the front center console and a rifle in the back, police said.

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The suspect was taken into custody, although police did not say what they were booked on suspicion of. The suspect's identity was not released.

"This incident demonstrates the dedication of our officers, who were attentive, responded quickly, and resolved a potentially dangerous situation safely," police said. "This arrest demonstrates the department's commitment and highlights the value of working with our community."