Two people killed in late-morning East Oakland shooting as police seek witnesses and surveillance video

What happened

Two people were killed in a shooting in East Oakland after officers responded to reports of gunfire late in the morning in the area of 98th Avenue. Police arrived to find two adults suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

The shooting occurred shortly after 11:30 a.m. in the 1100 block of 98th Avenue, a corridor that runs through a residential and commercial part of East Oakland. Investigators have not publicly identified the victims, and the case remains under active investigation.

What investigators have confirmed so far

Authorities have described the incident as a double homicide and have said the victims’ names were being withheld pending notification of family members. Police have not publicly released suspect information or a motive, and no arrest has been announced in connection with the killings.

As is typical in homicide investigations, detectives are working to reconstruct the sequence of events by interviewing witnesses, canvassing the area for video, and collecting physical evidence from the scene.

• Location: 1100 block of 98th Avenue, East Oakland

• Time: shortly after 11:30 a.m.

• Victims: two people found with gunshot wounds; both died at the scene

• Status: no suspect publicly identified; no arrest publicly reported

Why details can remain limited in the early stages

In the first hours and days after a double homicide, authorities often release only foundational facts while they verify witness accounts and assess evidence. Identification of victims is also commonly delayed until relatives have been notified through official processes.

Investigations of this type typically depend on witness cooperation and any available camera footage from nearby homes, businesses, and street-facing systems.

What happens next

Detectives are expected to continue interviews and evidence review in the coming days, including efforts to determine whether the victims were targeted and whether the shooting was connected to any prior dispute or encounter. Police have urged anyone with information to contact investigators, particularly people who were in the area around the time of the shooting or who may have relevant video.

The investigation remains open, and additional information—such as victim identification, circumstances leading to the shooting, and any suspect description—may be released as it is confirmed and as doing so does not compromise investigative steps.