Oakland shooting: State parole agent shot on Edgewater Drive, manhunt underway

A state parole agent was shot in East Oakland on Thursday, triggering a manhunt. The suspect fled on foot after the 12:48 p.m. incident on Edgewater Drive.

Updated on: Jul 18, 2025, 03:51:50 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A state parole agent was shot at the state parole office building on Edgewater Drive in East Oakland on Thursday afternoon, sparking a city-wide manhunt. The Oakland Police Department has not provided any details on the suspect and said that the person of interest fled on foot after the shooting on the 7700 block of Edgewater Drive, at 12:48 p.m. local time.

The state parole agent has been taken to the hospital for treatment. There is conflicting reports about the officer's current condition, with NBC Bay Area correspondent saying that the officer has passed away, while The Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs saying that he is expected to recover.

As a result of the shooting, California Highway Patrol is shut down multiple roads, including Interstate 880 and Hegenberger Road.

Oakland Police Department announced that they will hold a media staging on the parking lot of 8400 block of Edgewater Drive.

This is a breaking news.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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