Oakland Shooting Suspect Arrested After Assaulting Officer

Victim in critical but stable condition after early morning incident in Uptown district.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Oakland police reported that a shooting suspect was arrested after assaulting an officer while fleeing the scene of an early morning incident in the Uptown district. The victim, who was involved in a fight with another person when the shooting occurred, was listed in critical but stable condition at a local hospital.

Why it matters

Gun violence and assaults on law enforcement officers are ongoing concerns in the Oakland community, with the Uptown district being an area that has seen elevated levels of crime in recent years despite efforts to improve public safety.

The details

According to police, officers heard gunfire around 4 a.m. on the 500 block of 17th Street near Telegraph Avenue and found a victim on the ground. Paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital in critical but stable condition. Investigators determined the victim had been in a fight with another person when the shooter opened fire and fled on foot. During the investigation, an officer was assaulted by a person fleeing the scene, and that suspect was placed under arrest for the shooting.

  • The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Oakland Police Department

The local law enforcement agency responsible for responding to and investigating the shooting incident.

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What’s next

The suspect arrested for the shooting and assaulting the officer will be booked into jail and face charges related to the incident.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges Oakland faces in addressing gun violence and assaults on police, underscoring the need for continued community-based efforts to improve public safety in the Uptown district and across the city.