Man killed after shooting at DeFremery Park in West Oakland – NBC Bay Area

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and police held a news conference Sunday morning regarding a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday evening in West Oakland at DeFremery Park.

Police responded to the shooting in the 1600 block of Adeline Street just after 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The victim was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries, police said.

According to Thao and police, the shooting occurred during the McClymonds High School Alumni Action Committee picnic held at the park.

Oakland police said during Sunday's news conference that the victim was just two days shy of his 39th birthday. Police are withholding the victim's name until his family can be reached.

Police believe there may have been more than one suspect in the incident.

The mayor said Sunday morning: “I am deeply saddened that a shooting occurred at the McClymonds Alumni Action Committee reunion picnic at DeFremery Park. We will not tolerate this type of violence, especially at a peaceful annual gathering.”

“My heart goes out to the victim’s family and the entire McClymonds and West Oakland community,” Thao said. “Ceasefire partners are actively working to prevent further violence. Thank you to all of our first responders.”

McClymonds High School Principal Darielle Davis, herself a McClymonds High School graduate, said it was “heartbreaking” to lose a member of the community.

“I am here to reassure families that our school is safe,” Davis said. “I have been on the phone all morning making sure we have additional adults on staff to support the mental health of our students and families, but also for the safety of our campus.”

No further details were released.

The mayor said Oakland police are investigating and urged anyone with information to contact homicide detectives at (510) 238-3821.

Mayor Sheng Thao and police provided an update on a fatal shooting in Oakland on Sunday.