OAKLAND, Calif. — A tragic incident unfolded in East Oakland on Thursday, July 17, 2025, when a state parole officer was fatally shot at a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) office. The shooting occurred around 12:48 p.m. at the parole office located in the 7700 block of Edgewater Drive, near the intersection of Interstate 880 and Hegenberger Road. The officer, whose identity has not been released, was transported to Highland Hospital by police but succumbed to his injuries.
Following the shooting, the suspect fled the scene on foot, initiating a large-scale manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Oakland Police Department, California Highway Patrol, and the FBI. Sources report that the suspect hijacked a bus near the parole office, displaying a firearm and ordering the driver to take him to another location in Oakland. The dramatic escape attempt culminated in the suspect’s apprehension near the intersection of 90th Avenue and International Boulevard. Authorities confirmed the suspect was taken into custody, with some reports indicating he was removed from the scene on a stretcher.
The motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and no detailed description of the suspect or their identity has been released. The investigation led to significant police activity in the area, with road closures around Edgewater Drive and a notable presence at 65th and Bancroft Avenues, though it is uncertain if the latter was directly related to the incident. The Oakland Police Department and other agencies continue to investigate, with no further details available as of the latest updates. This developing story has shaken the community, prompting heightened attention to safety and law enforcement efforts in the region.