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Gang shootings wound two 17-year-olds in OaklandUpdated: 12/27/2008 11:26:28 AM PST
OAKLAND _ Separate gang-related shootings early Saturday left a 17-year-old San Leandro boy and a 17-year-old Oakland girl in critical condition, police said. Even though the shootings appear to be Latino gang-related, police do not believe they are connected. The boy was on life support at a local hospital while the girl is expected to recover. Their names were not released. The boy and his 20-year-old cousin, also from San Leandro were driving in the 4500 block of Bancroft Avenue about 4:10 a.m. Saturday when another vehicle pulled alongside and an occupant started shooting at them, police said. The victims' car hit some parked vehicles before stopping. The 20-year-old was not hurt. The suspects fled, police said. The girl was wounded about 12:26 a.m. as she stood with some friends at 58th Avenue and Eastlawn Street. Someone in a passing vehicle shot at them after some words were exchanged, police said. The girl was the only one hit by the gunfire. She was taken to a local hospital. The suspects drove away after the shooting. Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money in each case. Anyone with information can call police at 510 238-3821 or Crime Stoppers at 510 777-3211. News Topics | Surenos | Home | Research | History | Blood Gangs | Crip Gangs | People | Gallery | Blog | |