OAKLAND (KRON) – A victim was shot multiple times near Lake Merritt in Oakland on Wednesday night, according to police.

The shooting happened in the 1200 block of Lake Merritt Boulevard at 10:24 p.m.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for gunshot wounds.

Five suspects fled the area and remain at large.

The victim is in stable condition.

Further details on the shooting were not made available by police.