What happened at Skyline High School in Oakland? Students released amid shooting

Students at Skyline High School in Oakland were released Wednesday after police confirmed a shooting occurred on campus.

Updated on: Nov 13, 2025, 04:27:44 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Students at Skyline High School in Oakland, California, were released on Wednesday amid police activity on the campus.

The San Francisco Chronicle reported citing a city official that a shooting has taken place at the campus. Mercury News reported that at least one male student from the school was shot by another male student, though details of the shooting remain sparse. The condition of the victim is not known, and it is also not clear if the suspect was apprehended.

Oakland Police Department has not released an official update on the shooting yet.

Henry K. Lee, the crime reporter of local Fox affiliate KTVU, shared a video that showed emergency responders outside the school as students departed with their parents.

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This story is being updated.

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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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