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One would think that on a holiday dedicated to freedom from slavery, those celebrating it wouldn't be trying so hard to deprive each other of the most basic freedoms in this country: Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
"OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- At least four people were shot during a Juneteenth celebration in Oakland's Lake Merritt on Wednesday night, police said.
Officials say at around 9 p.m., Oakland police and fire responded to Grand and Euclid Avenues to a report of multiple shootings where a large crowd was gathered.
ABC7 News spoke with one witness who was at the scene.
"We were all celebrating, there were sideshows, couple of fights that were going on - next thing we know, we all thought we heard fireworks, so we ran from the direction," said witness Tamia Robinson. "Next thing you hear, another 'boom, boom, boom, boom, boom' from the other side of the lake. We come down here, walking, and my sister sprints across the street, where she's seen one of her friends were laying out."
At least 4 shot near Oakland's Lake Merritt during Juneteenth celebration, police say
At least 4 shot near Oakland's Lake Merritt during Juneteenth celebration, police say
"OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- At least four people were shot during a Juneteenth celebration in Oakland's Lake Merritt on Wednesday night, police said.
Officials say at around 9 p.m., Oakland police and fire responded to Grand and Euclid Avenues to a report of multiple shootings where a large crowd was gathered.
ABC7 News spoke with one witness who was at the scene.
"We were all celebrating, there were sideshows, couple of fights that were going on - next thing we know, we all thought we heard fireworks, so we ran from the direction," said witness Tamia Robinson. "Next thing you hear, another 'boom, boom, boom, boom, boom' from the other side of the lake. We come down here, walking, and my sister sprints across the street, where she's seen one of her friends were laying out."
At least 4 shot near Oakland's Lake Merritt during Juneteenth celebration, police say