Modesto man shot dead in Oakland

Modesto man shot dead in Oakland

OAKLAND — A 24-year-old Modesto man is in critical condition after being shot Saturday in Oakland, police said.

Authorities are investigating the shooting that occurred around 7:30 a.m. near the intersection of East 18th Street and Sixth Avenue, authorities said. The victim, who was standing outside in the residential neighborhood, suffered a gunshot wound to the upper torso, police said.

It was unclear how many suspects there were or what the motive was for the shooting, police said.

Anyone with information can call Oakland police at 510-238-3426.