The Oakland Police Department (OPD) Media Unit held a News Conference today. Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong discussed the homicide that occurred on Sunday, July 17, 2022, in the 2000 block of 13th Avenue. The Chief also discussed the increase in crime in the neighborhood some call Little Saigon (2nd to 14th Avenue along International Boulevard and East 12th Street). The Chief explained this area is the most crime impacted in Oakland. | Oakland Police Department

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) participated in several community events this past week, including Trunk or Treat Halloween, Coffee with a Cop, and Día de los Muertos. | Oakland Police Department

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating two fatal shootings that occurred just after 11:30 a.m. on November 6, 2025, in the 1100 block of 98th Avenue. When officers arrived, they located two adult males suffering from apparent gunshot wound(s). Both victims died on the scene. Investigators from the OPD Homicide Division are conducting a follow-up investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The identity of the deceased victims is being withheld pending notification

The Oakland Police Department is releasing this video and photos in hopes of identifying a suspect wanted in connection to an attempted homicide case. The shooting occurred just before 8:45 AM today, in the 10200 block of International Boulevard. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a shooting. Once on scene, officers located an adult male, Oakland resident suffering from an apparent gunshot wound(s). Oakland Fire Department personnel and Falck ambulance crew additionally responde

A woman seen on video being dragged into a vehicle near an East Oakland school on Tuesday afternoon has prompted a kidnapping investigation from the Oakland Police Department. According to investigators, the victim was seen walking near Elmhurst United Middle School around 3:30 p.m., when an unknown suspect attempted to hit her with a gray sedan and then proceeded to force her inside the car. While the vehicle, which police say was stolen, has been found, neither the suspect nor the victim have

Update: King Estates Shooting The Oakland Police Department (OPD) was notified by the Alameda County Coroner's Office that the cause of death for Kazuhiro David Sakurai, was “Complications of Gunshot Wound.” Sakurai was shot at the King Estates school campus on September 28, 2022. He died on November 17, 2022. If you have any information on this case, contact OPD at (510)238-3821 or the TIP LINE at (510)238-7950. OPD is re-releasing this video in hopes the community can help identify the individ

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred just after 4:00 p.m. on February 24, 2025, in the 900 block of 92nd Avenue. OPD officers initially responded to calls from residents stating a man was pointing a firearm at community members in the area. Once on the scene, responding officers located the armed individual. Officers attempted to detain the suspect, who pointed the firearm at officers. Shots were fired, and the suspect ran. Officer