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Sniper Shoots at Oakland Police During Traffic Stop

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OAKLAND, Calif.—A routine police stop in West Oakland erupted into gunfire when someone with a rifle opened fire from a high-rise building, police said Monday.

No one was struck by the gunfire, and a search of the area failed to turn up the shooter, said Officer Jeff Thomason, a police spokesman.

The incident began when an officer pulled a car over on the 1000 block of Eighth Street at 11:17 p.m. Sunday, Thomason said. Police found crack cocaine in the vehicle, authorities said.

During the car stop, someone opened fire with a rifle, Thomason said. The officer called for emergency backup, and police swarmed the area.

Police determined that the shooter had been firing from a high-rise building at 1055 Eighth St., which is part of the City Towers housing complex, authorities said. Many units in the building are Section 8 government-subsidized housing.

Officers searched the area by foot and with a helicopter but could not find the shooter, Thomason said.

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JoCoSo_L39

almost 3 years ago

86 Comments

I grew up in Stockton Ca. And I have been to Eighth st. In Oakland, Trust me they need to just Naplam that whole section of of Oaktown, it makes beruit look like beverly hills!
Ahi

almost 3 years ago

1990 Comments

Glad no officers were hurt, I hope they find the shooter soon!
badge66

almost 3 years ago

144 Comments

Work those informants for all they're worth. It's time to make life really rough for the street thugs and get these scumbags off the streets. Screw political correctness. These shooters don't play by any set of rules and it's time to level the playing field.
djs2v

almost 3 years ago

5630 Comments

Crazy!!
horseycop661

almost 3 years ago

66 Comments

This is unbelievable! Poor Oakland needs a break from this insanity! Stay strong guys...you are heroes to all of us who wear the uniform!
Whalewatcher

almost 3 years ago

9930 Comments

Glad no officers were hurt, and hopefully the POS will be caught soon.
bjw42788

almost 3 years ago

40 Comments

its getting to be as bad as Iraq or Afgan here in the states
rafaelmorales

almost 3 years ago

2986 Comments

HERE IN NYC WE KNOW ABOUT AIR MAIL FROM THE PROJECTS. BE SAFE MY BROTHERS ND SISTERS IN BLUE.. LETS DO MORE VERTICALS IN THOSE ANIMAL PROJECTS. HOPE THAT MUTT FALLS OF THE ROOF.
Irishcop1961

almost 3 years ago

37000 Comments

Stay alert and stay safe my brothers and sisters in Oakland. Get the POS real fast.
fnmurphy

almost 3 years ago

230 Comments

May the POS suspect die in a fire
Anonymous

almost 3 years ago

Thankfully no one was hurt.
Collegecop_WA

almost 3 years ago

2380 Comments

It is a very bad time to be an officer in Oakland it seems. My thoughts and prayers are with my brothers and sisters in OPD. Be safe, keep your eyes open and wear your vests.
Grafton817

almost 3 years ago

738 Comments

Yeah, this is why there is no "routine" traffic stop. I hate when that phrase is used. I agree that the POS suspect is not a sniper but a wannabe cop killer as BrooklynHillsCop said.
manintan

almost 3 years ago

76 Comments

pray for good, prepare for evil!
Jonas

almost 3 years ago

38534 Comments

Hope they find this m*****f***** real quick.