January 4th 2025.
Early Saturday morning in Oakland, a police sergeant was involved in a tense situation that resulted in a man being shot and taken into custody. The incident began at 5:09 a.m. when the officer noticed a man firing a rifle in a residential area on MacArthur Boulevard. The Oakland Police Department reported that the sergeant approached the suspect and a foot chase ensued. During the confrontation, the sergeant fired his weapon and the man fled into a nearby apartment building.
Upon barricading himself inside the building, a standoff between the suspect and additional officers began. After a lengthy ordeal, the man eventually surrendered and was apprehended by the OPD. A firearm was recovered at the scene. The suspect was then transported to a hospital and is currently in stable condition as of Saturday afternoon.
The officer who discharged his weapon has been identified as Sgt. Jared Blue-Lowry by the Oakland Police Officer's Association. Thankfully, he was unharmed during the incident. As per department protocol, Sgt. Blue-Lowry has been placed on paid administrative leave while the Office of Internal Accountability and the Community Police Review Agency conduct an investigation into the incident.
In a memo to his fellow officers, OPOA President Sgt. Huy Nguyen expressed his concern over the recent increase in shootings and homicides in the city. He acknowledged the challenging and often dangerous nature of law enforcement and the constant dedication of officers to protect and serve their community.
As this is still a developing story, updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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