Man able to run several blocks after being shot in Oakland

Man able to run several blocks after being shot in Oakland

OAKLAND — A 43-year-old man was able to run  several blocks after he was shot multiple times in East Oakland  late Tuesday afternoon,  authorities said.

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A man allegedly entered East Bay residence through an unlocked door, then waited for woman who lived there to fall asleep

The man was in stable condition Wednesday at a hospital.

The shooting happened just after 5 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of East  21st Street and 27th Avenue.

The victim got into a verbal altercation with a man who pulled a gun, authorities said.  As the victim began running away the gunman began shooting at him, hitting him  at least twice.

The shooter then drove away in an SUV. An unoccupied parked vehicle was also hit by the gunfire

The wounded man was able to run to the 1900 block of Fruitvale Avenue, where he sought help;  police came to the scene.

A motive for the shooting is under investigation. A detailed description of the shooter has not been released.

Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $5,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the shooter.  Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3426 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.