OAKLAND — One man was killed and another man was wounded in a Dimond district shooting early Thursday, authorities said.
Initial reports were that both men were 49-years-old but their names have not been released. Police have not said where they lived or if they knew each other.
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The shooting, which activated a gunshot detection system alert, happened about 12:42 a.m. Thursday in the 3400 block of MacArthur Boulevard.
Police found one of the men at the scene. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The other man, who was wounded more than once, got his own transportation to a hospital, authorities said. His condition was not available.
Police have not released a motive for the shooting or announced any arrests.
Investigators have not yet said if the men were shot by someone on the street or by someone in a passing vehicle.
The killing is the 29th homicide investigated by Oakland police this year. Last year at this time police had investigated the same number of homicides.
Anyone with information may call homicide investigators at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950.
Check back for updates on this developing story.