Oakland Police Swarm GoGo Amigo Market, Nearby School Temporarily Locked Down

Oakland Police Swarm GoGo Amigo Market, Nearby School Temporarily Locked Down

OAKLAND, CA (Sept. 9, 2025) — Heavy police activity surrounded the GoGo Amigo Market in East Oakland on Tuesday morning, briefly placing a nearby elementary school under lockdown as a precaution.

The incident unfolded around 992 105th Avenue near E Street, where multiple Oakland Police Department (OPD) units converged on the area. Witnesses reported seeing numerous patrol cars and officers canvassing the scene, while investigators laid down several evidence markers outside the business — a sign of an active crime scene investigation.

Although authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of the police response, the scale of the law enforcement presence and the swift decision to secure the nearby school highlighted the seriousness of the situation.

School officials confirmed the lockdown was lifted once OPD determined there was no direct threat to students or staff. No injuries at the school were reported.

“Out of an abundance of caution, we enacted a brief lockdown while police assessed the area. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority,” a district spokesperson said.

As of Tuesday afternoon, police remained on scene and had not released details regarding arrests, possible suspects, or the nature of the incident. Residents in the neighborhood expressed concern over the visible escalation but also appreciation for the swift precautionary steps taken to protect children.

OPD has urged anyone with information about the incident to contact investigators. Updates are expected as the case develops.