Oakland council president demands action to halt rise in violent crime near Lake Merritt

Oakland City Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas this week called on the city to do more in the aftermath of a fatal stabbing that occurred early Sunday morning near Lake Merritt.

The killing in the 1200 block of Lakeshore Avenue was the fourth homicide in the area since November. Police said the male victim suffered multiple stab wounds in the 3 a.m. incident and died after being transported to a hospital.