The shooting was reported at 8:36 a.m.in the area of MacArthur Boulevard and Van Buren Avenue.
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Police Chief Sean Whent says footage from the officer’s body camera indicates no words were exchanged before the assault.
The officer stopped a man walking near Interstate 580 in the Adams Point neighborhood after a report of a disturbance and assault, Officer Johnna Watson said. But as she was about to leave the area, a man matching the description of the suspect walked in front of her patrol auto, police said.
The fatal shooting is under investigation by Oakland police’s homicide and Internal Affairs units, and the Alameda County District Attorney’s office. Neighbors told ABC7 News it is possible the man may have been mentally disabled.
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No other information about the case was immediately available from police.
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During the fight, the officer pulled out her gun and shot the man, authorities said. She did not release the condition of the officer. Police say the man discharged more than 30 rounds and seriously wounded a veteran sergeant, who has since undergone at least two surgeries.
