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Person ‘engulfed in flames’ in attempted homicide in Oakland

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(KRON) — A person was engulfed in flames in an attempted homicide early Thursday morning near BART’s Fruitvale Station, according to the Oakland Police Department.

Around 2:30 a.m., officers responded to the report of a person on fire in the 1400 block of 34th Avenue. According to police, officers located a person “fully engulfed in flames” inside of a car.

The victim was removed from the car that was also heavily engulfed in flames. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is listed in critical condition, police said.

This investigation is currently open and active. Anyone with information is asked to contact OPD’s Felony Assault Unit at 510-238-3426. 

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