Law enforcement officers stationed at the entrance to Coast Guard Island opened fire on a vehicle last night in Oakland after they said it attempted to back onto the bridge connecting the base to the mainland.

“Coast Guard security personnel standing watch on Coast Guard Island observed a vehicle driving erratically and attempting to back into Coast Guard Base Alameda,” the Coast Guard said in a statement posted to social media. “Coast Guard personnel issued multiple verbal commands to stop the vehicle, the driver failed to comply and proceeded to put the vehicle in reverse. When the vehicle’s actions posed a direct threat to the safety of Coast Guard and security personnel, law enforcement officers discharged several rounds of live fire.”

ALAMEDA, Calif. — At approximately 10:00 p.m. (P

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