OAKLAND — A 15-year-old boy was shot multiple times in East Oakland Friday night, authorities said. He was in critical but stable condition at a hospital by Saturday morning.
The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. Friday, in the 2300 block of East 24th Street.
Police found the wounded youth after responding to a gunshot detection system alert, as well as calls from residents in the area. Police said they are still trying to confirm where the 15-year-old lives.
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The shooting happened outside, according to police, and the victim may have been with other people when he was shot. No other injuries were reported.
A motive for the shooting has not yet been determined, and no arrests have been made.
Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $5,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the shooter. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3426 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.
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