The Oakland Athletics shared a report of shooting victims at the Oakland Coliseum on Tuesday. The shooting in question occurred after the team's July 4th postgame firework show. Four victims were reportedly struck by celebratory gunfire. The A's official statement can be read below.

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating firearm related injuries that occurred on July 4th, 2022, after 9:00 PM, in the 7000 block of Coliseum Way. Following last night’s Oakland A’s postgame fireworks show, officers were notified of a possible shooting victim inside the ballpark. During the preliminary investigation, officers located three fans struck by bullet fragments from what appears to be celebratory gunfire occurring throughout the city of Oakland. A fourth victim later walked into a local hospital. All four victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The final part of the report encouraged anyone who knows anything about the situation to contact the Oakland Police Department. They are offering a reward of up to $20,000 dollars for information that leads to an arrest.

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This is an undeniably tragic incident. Fortunately, the victims sustained non-life threatening injuries. Regardless, this is a scary situation.

Credit should be given to the Oakland Athletics for making this statement. Fans of the team are encouraged to share any information that can help further the investigation. People who were at the ballpark very well may have witnessed something that could lead to an arrest. For now, the Oakland Police Department will continue this investigation, and the Athletics organization will do anything they can to assist their efforts.