4-year-old child shot in East Oakland home
OAKLAND – Police in the East Bay are investigating a shooting that injured a four-year-old child Wednesday night in East Oakland, authorities said.
While there were few details available, police said the child is expected to survive.
The shooting occurred just before 9 p.m. in the 3400 block of 68th Avenue, not far from the Eastmont Town Center and Liberation Park.
Officers responded following the shooting and located the injured child who reportedly was inside a residence on the street. The child was taken to an area hospital and reported to be in stable condition, police said.
Authorities did not offer a description or additional details about a possible suspect or suspects in the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland Police Department's Felony Assault division at 510-238-3426.
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