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Police fatally shoot ‘armed and dangerous' suspect in Oakland
By NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
An “armed and dangerous” suspect was fatally shot by Oakland police after he lunged at officers with a knife, officials said.
The police shooting was reported 2 p.m. Monday at a shopping center parking lot in the area of 40th Avenue and International Boulevard.
“Officers attempted to deesc...
Key takeaway Monday at a shopping center parking lot in the area of 40th Avenue and International Boulevard.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? An “armed and dangerous” suspect was fatally shot by Oakland police after he lunged at officers with a knife, officials said.
The police shooting was reported 2 p.m. Monday at a shopping center parking lot in the area of 40th Avenue and International Boulevard.
“Officers attempted to deesc...
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