Cowley Road was shut for more than two hours on Sunday night after reports of a shooting.
Here is everything we know about the incident and the police investigation.
What happened?
Thames Valley Police said officers were called at 6.45pm on Sunday night to reports of a shooting at the junction of Crown Street, opposite the Tesco store.
A man, whose age has not been released, was taken to hospital with a wound to his shoulder. Photographs showed an ambulance at the scene.
Bystanders speaking to the Oxford Mail on Sunday reported seeing a number of men jump from a car following the shooting.
A 2007-plate black Vauxhall Corsa, which had damage to its front bumper, was recovered by police on Sunday night.
A scenes of crime officer could be seen photographing the ground near the hatchback.
Also on the road near the car were the remains of what appeared to be red plastic from a brake light.
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Police at scene of what locals have described as a suspected shooting in Cowley Road. @TheOxfordMail pic.twitter.com/XKBffdrBkm
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Have police made arrests?
Yes, two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. No detail has been released about the men’s ages or where they are from.
Has the ‘firearm’ been found?
For ‘investigative reasons’, Thames Valley Police has refused to confirm whether or not the gun has been found.
What are the police saying?
Supt Bruce Riddell, Oxford city police commander, said: “This is naturally a concerning incident, but I would reassure the local community that we have now made two arrests and our investigation is making good progress.
“At this early stage of the investigation, we believe that the offenders and victim are known to each other and this may have been a targeted attack.
“We are following a number of lines of enquiry and the public will see an increased police presence in the area while we continue to investigate.”
What is the feeling on Cowley Road?
Joseph Yeadon, of East Avenue, told Oxford Mail reporter Sophie Perry: “I was long gone before it happened.
“It was quite shocking that it has happened. That sort of stuff is quite rare in Oxford in general.”
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Nay Aung, who lived on Cowley Road for 14 years before moving to Headington and still owns Honest Stationery on the road, said: “Cowley Road is not safe anymore.”
The shop owner explained when he and his family moved to the area ‘it was nice, it was friendly’ however the road is ‘not anymore’.
“It is really crazy,” he added.
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Green city councillor Chris Jarvis, who represents the St Mary’s ward, said: "Reports of a shooting on Cowley Road are shocking, and my thoughts are with all those who have been affected - including the victim, their friends and family, and those who were present at the time.
"While events like these are of course disturbing, Oxford remains a safe place, and these kinds of things are incredibly rare. The emergency services were quickly on hand to handle the situation and ensure people are safe.”
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This story was written by Tom Seaward. He joined the team in 2021 as Oxfordshire's court and crime reporter.
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