"The footage suggests the handgun may have been modified to fire automatically, allowing it to discharge multiple rounds with a single pull of the trigger."
"Lt. Gabriel Urquiza confirmed that the social media clip depicts the March 7 shooting and appears to show a modified gun."
"Converting a semi-automatic pistol to a fully automatic weapon is relatively simple, experts say."
"Authorities have not confirmed whether the shooter shown in the video is among the seven victims."
A mass shooting at EZ's Lounge in downtown Oakland resulted in two deaths and five injuries. Surveillance footage shows a fight escalating, leading to gunfire. One shooter appears to fire multiple rounds rapidly, suggesting the handgun may have been modified for automatic fire. Such modifications are illegal under federal and California law. Authorities are investigating the incident and the potential circulation of modified firearms in Oakland, raising concerns about increased risks of mass casualties.
Read at The Oaklandside
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