Police in Oakland are investigating a series of stabbings, one fatal, that occurred Monday.
Just before 7:30 p.m., a stabbing occurred at Cesar Chavez Park on 38th Avenue. The victim was declared dead at the scene.
A second victim was then located near 38th Avenue and San Leandro Street, police said.
While tending to that victim, another call came in reporting a third stabbing victim who had been found near the Fruitvale BART station.
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According to police, two more stabbing victims were found near 39th Avenue and International Boulevard.
A suspect was located in the 1500 block of 39th Avenue at about 8 p.m. and police allegedly recovered a weapon.
Of the five victims, two were listed in stable condition and two in critical condition; the fifth person died at the scene.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information, video, or photos related to this case is asked to contact OPD HomicideSection at 510-238-3821, or the tip line at 510-238-7950, or email footage to [email protected]
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