The Brief
Two victims, ages 31 and 24, were killed in a shooting Saturday night in East Oakland; a third person survived.
Police say ShotSpotter technology detected the gunfire, leading officers to multiple victims across nearby streets.
The shooting has rattled residents, even as police report a 39% drop in homicides so far in 2026.
OAKLAND, Calif. – The two people killed in a triple shooting in East Oakland over the weekend were identified Monday.
Derrick Hubbard, 31, and Isaanae Morton, 24, were killed in a shooting around 8:15 p.m. Saturday in the 6400 block of Foothill Boulevard, according to Oakland police. A third victim was wounded but survived.
Shooting details
What we know
Police said officers were alerted to the gunfire by ShotSpotter technology.
When officers arrived, they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were taken to a hospital, where one later died.
Around the corner on 64th Avenue, officers found a third victim, a woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities are investigating what led up to the shooting.
Community reacts
What they’re saying
The violence has shaken longtime residents, including Melvina Hardaway, who has lived in the neighborhood for more than 50 years.
“Maybe more police around. I think that’s what we need,” Hardaway said, adding that she now carries a pocket knife and stays constantly aware of her surroundings.
Crime trends
By the numbers
The shooting comes as the Oakland Police Department reports a drop in violent crime.
Department data shows homicides are down 39% in the first three months of 2026 compared with the same period last year.
Still, some residents remain skeptical.
Alfredo Romero, a lifelong East Oakland resident, expressed frustration with the response to crime.
“Criminals just aren’t cracked down upon,” Romero said. “Every elected leader we’ve had so far is just [talk], and no one really delivers.”
The Source
Oakland Police Department