The Oakland Police Department (OPD) Media Unit held a News Conference today. Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong discussed the homicide that occurred on Sunday, July 17, 2022, in the 2000 block of 13th Avenue. The Chief also discussed the increase in crime in the neighborhood some call Little Saigon (2nd to 14th Avenue along International Boulevard and East 12th Street). The Chief explained this area is the most crime impacted in Oakland. | Oakland Police Department

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) participated in several community events this past week, including Trunk or Treat Halloween, Coffee with a Cop, and Día de los Muertos. | Oakland Police Department

Step behind the scenes with OPD as our newly promoted Executive Team members get camera-ready for their new official photos! | Oakland Police Department

Update: King Estates Shooting The Oakland Police Department (OPD) was notified by the Alameda County Coroner's Office that the cause of death for Kazuhiro David Sakurai, was “Complications of Gunshot Wound.” Sakurai was shot at the King Estates school campus on September 28, 2022. He died on November 17, 2022. If you have any information on this case, contact OPD at (510)238-3821 or the TIP LINE at (510)238-7950. OPD is re-releasing this video in hopes the community can help identify the individ

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred just after 4:00 p.m. on February 24, 2025, in the 900 block of 92nd Avenue. OPD officers initially responded to calls from residents stating a man was pointing a firearm at community members in the area. Once on the scene, responding officers located the armed individual. Officers attempted to detain the suspect, who pointed the firearm at officers. Shots were fired, and the suspect ran. Officer

Oakland/Richmond PD Critical Incident Video, Officer-Involved Shooting - April 16th, 2020 On April 16, 2020, the Oakland Police Department and the Richmond Police Department were involved in an officer involved shooting that occurred in the City of Richmond. When the Department has a critical incident involving our officers, we believe in transparency with our community, along with our effort to share information with our community. Our goal in releasing this video is to allow the public to view