Oakland Residents Shocked by Mysterious Boom in Central District

Oakland Residents Shocked by Mysterious Boom in Central DistrictOakland Residents Shocked by Mysterious Boom in Central District Oakland, CA – On Friday evening, residents of Oakland’s Central District were shaken by a loud and mysterious boom that reverberated throughout the neighborhood. The deafening explosion occurred around 9:30 PM near the intersection of 27th Street and Broadway. Witnesses described the sound as “earth-shattering” and “like a thunderclap from hell.” “I thought a bomb had gone off,” said Mary Jones, a resident who lives on 27th Street. “I ran to the window and saw smoke rising from the street.” Police and firefighters arrived on the scene and found no obvious signs of an explosion. There were no reports of injuries or damage to property. “We’re still investigating what caused the boom,” said Oakland Police Department spokesperson Johnna Watson. “We’ve checked for explosives and ruled out any seismic activity.” Residents expressed a mix of shock and bewilderment. “This is the first time I’ve ever heard anything like this in all the years I’ve lived here,” said John Smith, a resident of Broadway. Some residents speculated that the boom may have been caused by a sonic boom from a military aircraft, but officials from the Federal Aviation Administration have denied this possibility. “We have no record of any military aircraft flying in the area at that time,” said FAA spokesperson Ian Gregor. The investigation into the mysterious boom is ongoing. Oakland residents are advised to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity or information to the police.