Security Guard Shot At Oakland Grow Shop

A security guard was shot multiple times at a canabis-related business this weekend in Oakland, California.

The shooting occurred at around 9 p.m. on Saturday at a hydroponics shop in the 1200 block of 23rd Avenue. According to authorities, there was cannabis on the premises.

The unnamed guard confronted two or more suspects before they shot him ten times, reports the East Bay Times. It is unclear whether the security guard was armed.

The 47-year-old security guard was transported to a local hospital where he is reported to be in stable condition.

The suspects are reported to have fled with some amount of cannabis from the shop.

Anyone with information can call Oakland Police at 510-238-3326 or Crime Stoppers Oakland at 510-777-8572.

Police do not have any suspects in custody at this time but there is a $7,500 reward for information leading to the their arrest.