Oakland police on Wednesday morning said they were searching for a man who was spotted with a gun not too far away from an elementary school, prompting fear and an immediate response in light of the national tragedy in Texas.
Spokesman Paul Chambers said the firearm was recovered on the 800 block of 35th Street but that the man was at large.
Police asked the public to avoid the area, which is also near Hoover Elementary School, which is on Brockhurst Street, and was put on lockdown as a precaution. Hooever's attendance specialist Irma Ortiz told KTVU that despite the commotion outside, everyone inside the school was safe. She mentioned that the kindergartners had just graduated and were in the cafeteria with their parents. Families leave Hoover Elementary School. May 25, 2022A Oakland police officer stands near a car in the 800 block of 35th Street. May 25, 2022
Oakland police respond to reports of a man with a gun, not too far away from Hoover Elementary School. May 25, 2022Oakland police respond to reports of a man with a gun, not too far away from Hoover Elementary School. May 25, 2022By clicking Sign Up, I confirm
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