And everyone was just so surprised.
The Lake Merritt event on Wednesday night was largely peaceful, with as many as 5,000 in attendance, until a sideshow involving "
s and vehicles" took place around 8:15 p.m. on the north side of the lake, police said in a news release Thursday.A fight broke out down the street from the sideshow and a crowd gathered
"During that fight multiple shots rang out," said Paul Chambers, OPD’s strategic communications manager.
The shooting happened at 8:45 p.m.
While it was not immediately clear how many people were maimed, police said several were struck by gunfire and were taken to a hospital. There were no reports of deaths.
| As officers tried to get the crowd to safety several people struck OPD officers, Chambers said. |
At least one person was taken into custody for assaulting an officer, he said.
Police did not say how many officers were attacked.
A large police presence included as many as two dozen police vehicles and multiple ambulances at the scene, KTVU-TV reported.
Police said 28 officers and four sergeants were at the scene to monitor the event.
Participants in the celebration were seen getting verbal with police with some people criticizing police response, saying they didn’t respond quickly enough when people were maimed, KTVU reported.
As officers tried to get the crowd to safety several people struck OPD officers, Chambers said.
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No need to open it, you already know and it will just pi** you off.
[FOX] ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Round Rock Police Department arrested a teenager in connection with the Juneteenth festival shooting that left 2 people dead and 14 injured.
17-year-old Ricky Thompson III, from Manor, was arrested Thursday morning and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Investigators say he was taken into custody at 7:30 a.m. in Pflugerville by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force. Court records show he has another charge pending.
Police say Thompson was the person they were looking for in the white hoodie.
"This case is still ongoing, We have a lot of work to do. We know Ricky Thompson was not the only shooter at this event. We are still looking for other suspects," said Chief Allen Banks.
"Please understand we have a lot of evidence and casework to do to make sure we are getting the justice for these families that they deserve," he said.
Manor ISD confirmed Thompson was a student in the district. The district is offering counseling and support services for those needing assistance processing the event.
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