Oakland Toddler Shooting Gang-Related; No Arrests Yet
OAKLAND (CBS SF) - A drive-by shooting that killed a 3-year-old boy in East Oakland on Monday appears to have been gang-related, Oakland police said Wednesday.
Police said they believe two men were the intended targets of the shooting, which occurred near a Little Caesars pizza restaurant at 6447 International Blvd. at about 1:10 p.m. on Monday.
However, a stray bullet struck 3-year-old Carlos Nava, who was with family members who were shopping in the area. Police said the boy and his family had no connection to the men targeted.
Nava was pronounced dead at Children's Hospital Oakland shortly after the shooting.
Oakland police spokeswoman Cynthia Perkins said Wednesday that investigators are interviewing suspected gang members about the shooting.
She said the investigation led to an arrest on Tuesday but contrary to previous reports, police do not believe that person was connected to the toddler's shooting.
"This investigation is ongoing and rapidly developing; we are confident that justice will be served," Perkins said.
A vigil for Carlos was held at the shooting scene Tuesday night.
