East Oakland Shooting: 2 Dead, 1 Hurt

0:00It's April 20th. You're listening to California News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. Two people lost their lives and one was hurt in a shooting in East Oakland Saturday night around 8.15 p.m. on the 6400 block of. Foot Hill Boulevard, Oakland police identified the victim's Monday as 31-year-old Derek Hubbard and 24-year-old Izanai Morton. Hot spotter tech picked up the gunfire first, sending officers to the scene where they found the victims spread across nearby streets. The attack happened just blocks from a local police station, but details on what sparked it remain unclear as investigators dig deeper. One man was rushed to the hospital and later died, while another victim was pronounced dead right there on 64th Avenue. Long time residents are on edge, feeling the violence hit too close to home. It's like Novina Hardaway, who's lived there over 50 years, say they want more cops patrolling and now carry knives for protection, staying extra, vigilant.

1:03Even with the heartbreak, Oakland police report homicides dropped 39% in the first three months of 2026 compared to last year. Still, some neighbors like Alfredo Romero voice frustration, calling out leaders for too much talk and not enough action on cracking down on crime. Please keep working the case with Novina, reminding us gun violence cuts deep no matter the stats. Stay safe out there, East Oakland.