Man fatally shot in Emeryville; suspects later arrested

EMERYVILLE — A man was fatally shot Tuesday morning and some suspects were later arrested, police said.

No further information about the man killed, including his age and residence, was released immediately.

The shooting was reported about 1:12 a.m. Tuesday in the area of the 3800 block of San Pablo Avenue.

Police responded to a call from a resident who reported hearing gunfire and found the wounded man. He was taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Police said the initial investigation indicated the man had been involved in a verbal argument prior to the shooting that escalated.

Police said some suspects — they did not say how many — attempted to flee the area in a vehicle. But they were soon detained by University of California police officers who were in the immediate area, police said.

Police did not say if the suspects knew the man shot or what the dispute was about.

Anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or who has information that could assist in the investigation is asked to contact the department’s Investigations Unit at 510-596-3700.

Check back for updates on this developing story.

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