One dead, four wounded in downtown Oakland bar shooting

OAKLAND — A woman was killed, and four other people were wounded — one critically — in a shooting Saturday morning at a downtown bar, authorities said.

The name and residence of the 33-year-old woman killed have not yet been released.

There are four other victims, one woman and three men in their 20s and 30s, authorities said. One of the men was in critical condition, and the other three victims were listed in stable condition.

Authorities said the shooting happened about 3:34 a.m. Saturday inside EZ’s Lounge on 412 14th St., a short distance from City Hall.

According to initial police reports, dozens of people were inside the bar attending a party when an argument broke out between some attendees. What the argument was about has not been determined.

According to the reports, some individuals drew guns and began shooting, causing patrons inside to flee. Police have not said how many shooters were involved.

The 33-year-old woman was pronounced dead inside the bar. The wounded were taken to area hospitals.

Police said at this time it is not believed that any of those shot were intended targets. No arrests have been announced and no suspect information has been released.

Fourteenth Street between Broadway and Franklin Street was shut down for several hours while police investigated.

The killing is the 13th homicide investigated by Oakland police this year. Last year at this time, police had investigated 20 homicides in the city.

Anyone with information may contact homicide investigators at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950. Anyone with video or other images that might assist in the investigation may email them to cidvideo@oaklandca.gov.

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