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Suspect in custody after shooting at Oakland police officer

Oakland police arrested a suspect Friday who was wanted for shooting at an officer, authorities say. 

According to the Oakland Police Department, the shooting incident happened around 3:13 a.m. in the 2300 block of E17th Street. 


Authorities say the officer, who was in uniform and driving a fully marked patrol car, attempted to arrest a suspicious man. 

A foot chase ensued and the suspect turned in the direction of the officer and discharged a firearm, police said. 

The officer was not hit and did not discharge his weapon. 

Upon further investigation, officers located the male suspect and he was taken into custody. 

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