On June 10, 2024, 17-year-old Jahhoury McGlothin was fatally shot in Oakland, California. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning on the 1300 block of 102nd Avenue in East Oakland. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation shortly after 2 a.m. and discovered McGlothin, along with 18-year-old Julian Barnes, both suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite prompt medical attention, both victims succumbed to their injuries.
Earlier that morning, just before 1:30 a.m., another shooting was reported on the 900 block of Filbert Street in West Oakland, where a 16-year-old male was found unresponsive with gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Oakland Police Department's Homicide Section has taken over the investigations into these incidents. As of now, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or the TIP LINE at 238-7950.
These tragic events contribute to the ongoing issue of gun violence in Oakland, marking the city's 38th, 39th, and 40th homicides of 2024. Community members have expressed deep concern over the loss of young lives and are calling for increased efforts to address the root causes of such violence.
