the victim has been identified as quincy boyer, who ended up crashing his car down the ravine. that happened as he was shot in the head as he sat in his car just before noon yesterday. he was taken to the hospital and at last word, he is in critical condition. as police investigate, neighbors in the area where the shooting took place are talking about the dangers of the neighborhood and their safety with the depleted police force. >> the driver of one vehicle exited his vehicle, began to shoot into the victim vehicle. the victim vehicle sped off and went into the ravine here. >> the police situation is well known everywhere. so, i think the bad guys are taking advantage of it. and they're coming up the hill now. >> if somebody is being shot somewhere, might call that someone's walking around my house, that's not going to be their first priority. >> reporter: quincy boyer, the victim, is in the hospital this morning, listed in critical condition. nbc bay area news has learned that his wife is also a paramedic in oakland. police are asking if anyone has any information on this sh