The shooting death of a 71-year-old man in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood is yet another shocking incident of gun violence in the city, Councilmember Noel Gallo said Monday.
in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood is yet another shocking incident of gun violence in the city, Councilmember Noel Gallo said Monday.
The victim was driving his pickup truck east on International Boulevard when he was shot near 28th Avenue at about 6:20 p.m. Sunday. After being shot, the man continued driving for about a half a mile along International Boulevard in his truck and ended up crashing into cars nears 33rd Avenue. "You know, I see youngsters, I see old people. We're supposed to respect and honor our seniors, but they're paying a heavy price at this time," Gallo said.