2 shot, including juvenile, during Bay Area beach takeover

Two people, including a juvenile, were shot during a beach takeover in Alameda, authorities said.

Alameda police said officers and East Bay Regional Park District police were at a large gathering along Shoreline Drive on Thursday night when they heard gunshots. Officers found two victims, a juvenile and an adult, on the 300 block of Park Street, police said.

Both victims were taken to hospitals for treatment. Police did not release their conditions or announce any arrests.

The shooting happened near Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach, a popular waterfront park on Alameda's South Shore.

Police said the investigation remained active and that no additional information would be released immediately "to protect the integrity of the case."

The shooting followed previous warnings from Alameda police about unpermitted beach takeover parties advertised on social media and aimed at young people. In March, police said East Bay Regional Park District police, supported by Alameda officers, would increase staffing at Crown Beach because of concerns about minors' safety and supervision.

One previously advertised event promoted an "assassin"-style game using water guns and water balloons, police said at the time. Police warned that similar games had led to unintended and dangerous consequences.

"Alameda is a welcoming city and we are working to ensure that our residents and visitors have an enjoyable, safe summer - but we won't tolerate irresponsible, unlawful activities," Alameda police said after Thursday's shooting.

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This story was originally published June 14, 2026 at 10:49 AM.