OAKLAND — A 32-year-old woman was shot Thursday morning in West Oakland, authorities said.
She was reportedly in stable condition with a gunshot wound to her lower back area.
The shooting happened about 10:05 a.m. in the 1600 block of Eighth Street outside the Campbell Village public housing complex.
Initial reports were that the woman was on a sidewalk standing near a vehicle when she was shot. It was not immediately known if she was the intended target.
No motive was immediately released nor any suspect information.
The shooting happened near Prescott Elementary School which was placed on lockdown as a precaution, authorities said.
Oakland police initially responded to the scene, but the investigation was later turned over to Oakland Housing Authority police. Anyone with information may contact OHA police at 510-535-3100.