At least four people shot at Juneteenth celebration

OAKLAND, CA – A Juneteenth celebration in Oakland turned violent Wednesday night when a shooting broke out during an unsanctioned sideshow involving vehicles and motorbikes, leaving multiple people injured, according to police. The Oakland Police Department reported that the incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. near Lake Merritt, where approximately 5,000 individuals had gathered for the festivities. The event was peaceful until about 8:15 p.m., when an illegal sideshow began near Grand Avenue and Bellevue Avenue. …

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