Liquor store clerk shot by customer in Oakland

An Oakland store clerk was shot Friday morning by a customer he had gotten into an argument with. Police say it was possibly over the price of an item.

OAKLAND — A 45-year-old clerk at an East Oakland liquor store was shot multiple times Friday morning by a customer he had gotten into an argument with, authorities said.

The clerk was in stable condition at a hospital. The man who shot him was being sought.

The shooting happened just after 6 a.m. Friday inside Cille’s Liquors, 8940 International Blvd., police said.

Police said initial reports were that the clerk was shot after he and the customer got into an argument, possibly over the price of an item.

The clerk was shot at least twice.

The suspect fled the store on foot.

A detailed description of the suspect was not released.

Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $5,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the shooter. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3426 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.