Masked Gunman Kills Oakland Reporter

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Police are at the scene of a fatal shooting in Oakland that was reported at about 7:30 a.m. Thursday, NBC11 reported.

 

Sources told NBC11 the victim was Oakland Post reporter Chauncey Bailey.

 

The victim was shot once in the back and once in the head, Oakland Fire Department Capt. Melinda Drayton said.

 

The shooting was reported at 14th Street and Alice Street, Wilson said.

 

Bailey was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

An NBC11 crew at the scene said the victim was apparently targeted, according to police.

 

A man wearing all black approached the victim on a busy street, shot him then ran away, police said.

 

Officers are talking to possible witnesses to gather more information, Officer Roland Holmgren said.

 

Witnesses said they heard four shots.

 

Bailey is a former Oakland Tribune reporter.

 

Holmgren said he believes the suspect was looking for the victim and that the shooting was not a random act.

 

The coroner has not recovered the body, which is still draped

 

Co-workers told NBC11 Bailey was on his way to work when he was shot. He was supposed to arrive at work at 9 a.m. Thursday morning.

 

Watch NBC11 News at 10 a.m. for a live update on the story.