Police are investigating two shootings that occurred Saturday morning and afternoon in Oakland, leaving two injured.
The first shooting occurred in the 1700 block of West St. around 11:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officials found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a local hospital and is currently in stable condition.
The second shooting was around 2:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of Myrtle St. Officers arrived and saw a second victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Police did not disclose if the shootings were connected or provide a description of the suspect.
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