A pizza delivery driver was shot on Saturday night during an attempted carjacking in the Cleveland Heights area of Oakland. The 28-year-old man, whose identity has not been disclosed, is currently in stable condition at a local hospital, receiving treatment for a facial wound sustained during the incident.
The shooting occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. in the 600 block of Alma Avenue, a primarily residential area near Oakland High School. According to authorities, the victim had just completed a delivery and was returning to his vehicle when he was confronted by three individuals who appeared to be attempting to steal his car. It remains unclear whether the driver resisted their efforts.
Regrettably, one of the assailants shot the delivery driver before all three fled the scene without taking the vehicle. The specific pizza company the victim worked for has not been disclosed, and detailed descriptions of the suspects have not been released by the police.
In an effort to apprehend the perpetrators, the Oakland Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for any information leading to the arrest of the suspects. Individuals with relevant information are urged to contact the police at 510-238-3326 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.
