Three Shot in East Oakland Dispute

Stray bullets hit three bystanders during altercation, police say

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Three people were shot early Sunday morning in East Oakland after getting caught in the crossfire of a dispute between other individuals, according to authorities. The victims, including a 31-year-old woman from Stockton and two Oakland men ages 57 and 32, were all reported to be in stable condition after the incident.

Why it matters

Gun violence and stray bullets continue to be a major public safety concern in East Oakland, which has historically struggled with high rates of violent crime. This latest shooting highlights the dangers that residents face, even when not directly involved in disputes.

The details

The shooting occurred around 1:55 a.m. on Sunday in the 8800 block of International Boulevard and was detected by a gunshot monitoring system. The three victims were apparently hit by stray bullets during an altercation between other individuals, possibly linked to a party in the area. The woman and 32-year-old man transported themselves to local hospitals, while the 57-year-old man made it to another location before being taken to the hospital by ambulance.

  • The shooting occurred around 1:55 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

The players

31-year-old Stockton woman

One of the three victims who was shot and is in stable condition.

57-year-old Oakland man

One of the three victims who was shot and is in stable condition.

32-year-old Oakland man

One of the three victims who was shot and is in stable condition.

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What’s next

Police are still investigating the initial dispute that led to the shooting and are trying to identify those involved. No arrests have been made and no suspect information has been released.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the persistent challenge of gun violence and stray bullets in East Oakland, where residents continue to face risks of being caught in the crossfire of disputes they are not involved in. Addressing the root causes of violence in the community remains a critical priority for local authorities.