Dispute over RV leaves woman shot in Oakland

The shooting and a fire that destroyed the RV are believed to be connected, police say.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:41pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of charred, twisted metal from the remains of a burned RV, conveying the gritty, investigative nature of the crime scene.The aftermath of a dispute over an RV in Oakland leaves behind a burned-out shell and unanswered questions.Oakland Today

A 35-year-old unhoused woman was shot multiple times in West Oakland on Monday morning during an apparent dispute with the owner of an RV. The man, who also lives in the area, is believed to have set the RV on fire before finding and shooting the woman, who was treated at a hospital and released.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of homelessness and disputes over limited resources in the Bay Area, where the lack of affordable housing has led to a rise in unhoused populations living in encampments and vehicles.

The details

According to police, the man, whose name has not been released, thought the woman may have been involved with others trying to move his RV from its parking spot. He allegedly set the RV on fire around 5:37 a.m. to prevent that, then went looking for the woman. He found her at another homeless encampment a few blocks away and shot her at least twice in the arm before fleeing.

  • The fire was reported around 5:37 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • The shooting occurred a few minutes after the fire was reported.

The players

35-year-old woman

An unhoused woman who was shot multiple times during the dispute. She was treated at a hospital and released.

RV owner

An unhoused man believed to be responsible for both the shooting and the fire. He thought the woman may have been involved with others trying to move his RV.

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What they’re saying

“I'm getting out of here.”

— 35-year-old woman

What’s next

Police are searching for the RV owner and investigating the connection between the shooting and the fire.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of homelessness and disputes over limited resources in the Bay Area, where the lack of affordable housing has led to a rise in unhoused populations living in encampments and vehicles.