Oakland father on life support after being shot in head by stray bullet passing through wall of his home

A California father is on life support after being struck in the head by a stray bullet while sleeping at his home in crime-ridden East Oakland. The bullet passed through his headboard, striking through his head before exiting out of his left eye. 

Run Hua Kuang, 33, a Chinese immigrant and father of two young children, has been fighting for his life in the ICU since Aug. 1 after undergoing a seven-hour surgery after the shooting. Kuang was taking a nap after returning home from work when he was shot in his East Oakland housing project home, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Oakland Police have not yet confirmed circumstances related to the shooting, including potential suspect(s) or arrests. "This shocking incident has left the entire family traumatized and in deep distress. This tragedy has created a severe financial burden for our family," said Kuang's sister Jasmine.

"Hua's absence is even more of a hardship and struggle since he is the only one who can speak limited English and take care of the responsibilities and communications for the household," she added.

Kuang immigrated to the US from Taishan, China in 2005 and is the sole provider for his family, including his wife, their three-year-old and seven-month-old daughters, and his parents. A GoFundMe has been set up by his sister Jasmine in the wake of the tragedy.

Oakland has experienced a surge in violent crime in recent years, with robberies and car thefts doubling and tripling since before the pandemic. As a result of the high crime rates, many iconic businesses and residents have left the Bay Area town. The Oakland Police Department is facing a serious staffing crisis, with only 35 officers on patrol throughout the city every hour of the day, leading crime to rise due to a lack of accountability and enforcement.