Driver strikes seven pedestrians near Oakland's Fox Theater

6 articles · Updated · KGO-TV · May 3

Oakland police said six adults and a juvenile were hit on 18th Street around 1:30 a.m.; all were hospitalised in stable condition and five were later released.
Investigators said the driver mounted the sidewalk after reports of a nearby fight and allegedly targeted some victims, then fled on foot, while two others trying to escape were arrested and two guns recovered.
Police said the crash was unrelated to Oakland's First Friday event, but recent weekend violence has intensified debate over downtown safety ahead of a June 3 town hall on whether more measures are needed.

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