(11-26) 11:15 PST OAKLAND -- Seven young men remained hospitalized Tuesday, one with critical injuries, after they were attacked by a pair of gunmen while celebrating a birthday in East Oakland, police officials said.

The scene of the brazen shooting was spread over three blocks. Residents first reported shots fired at 6:08 p.m. Monday near 96th Avenue and Olive Street near Verdese Carter Park, but responding officers discovered a second crime scene nearby at 94th Avenue and Sunnyside Street.