1 person fatally shot during high school reunion at Oakland’s DeFremery Park
Sep 29, 2024
(KRON) – A person was fatally shot at the McClymonds Alumni Action Committee reunion picnic at DeFremery Park on Saturday night, according to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao.
The shooting occurred in the 1600 block of Adeline Street around 7:30 p.m.
In a press conference held by Thao and Oakland police, OPD Bureau of Investigations Deputy Chief Frederick Shavies said the victim was a man who was two days away from his 39th birthday. The victim was an alum of McClymonds High School.
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“I am deeply saddened there was a shooting 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,” Thao continues. “My heart is with the family of the victim and the entire McClymonds and West Oakland community. Ceasefire partners are actively working to prevent additional violence.”
According to OPD, police believe that multiple people were shooting at the victim.
Anyone with any information regarding this case is asked to contact the OPD Homicide section at (510) 238-3821.