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The annual McClymonds High School reunion at DeFremery Park in West Oakland turned deadly after an alumnus was killed during the festivities Saturday evening.
A 38-year-old man, days shy of his 39th birthday, was killed following a shooting during the high school reunion around 7:30 p.m. at 1651 Adeline Street, Oakland police said.
He was taken to a local hospital following the shooting, where he died.
The shooting marks Oakland’s 70th homicide for the year.
The victim has not been identified officially, but McClymonds High School Principal Darielle Davis referred to the man as a “fallen alumni.”
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao condemned the violence Sunday during a press release and in an additional statement.
“I am deeply saddened there was a shooting at the McClymonds Alumni Action Committee reunion picnic at DeFremery Park. We will not tolerate this type of violence, especially at a peaceful annual gathering…My heart is with the family of the victim and the entire McClymonds and …