A memorial has been growing for Christian Sheppard near the site of his fatal shooting earlier this week. Photo: Emilie Raguso The father of two who was fatally shot Tuesday night in South Berkeley had been playing dice with the man who has been charged with killing him after emptying 16 rounds from a semiautomatic handgun […]
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Police make arrest in fatal shooting of 24-year-old
Christian Sheppard was shot and killed in the 1600 block of Russell Street on Tuesday. Photo: David Yee Christian Sheppard was shot and killed in the 1600 block of Russell Street on Tuesday. Photo: David Yee Berkeley police have announced the arrest of 24-year-old Anthony Durant following a fatal shooting Tuesday night in South Berkeley. Police identified the man […]
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Shooting on Russell in Berkeley sends 1 to hospital
Residents watch police search the 1600 block of Russell Street for the suspect in a shooting. Photo: David Yee Update, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. Police arrested Anthony Durant, 24, in the case, and identified the victim as 24-year-old Christian Sheppard. See the update. Update, Oct. 7, 1:30 a.m. Russell and Julia streets are now open. Police are […]
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Berkeleyside blotter: Crime in Berkeley, July 2-8
A purloined diamond ring, a fire on University, a shooting on Russell, alleged robbers arrested and more, in this week’s crime blotter. See what happened in your neighborhood.
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Berkeleyside blotter: Crime in Berkeley, March 12-18
Selected calls to the Berkeley Police, via CrimeMapping.com. Scroll down for detailed maps. Click the map above for the list. See the map key here. This overview of recent crime in Berkeley is based on reports to the Berkeley Police unless otherwise noted. Please don’t hesitate to share photos, videos or tips, about breaking news or neighborhood safety issues, via email at crime@berkeleyside.com or on Facebook or Twitter; […]
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Berkeley police make second arrest in shooting
Anthony Durant. Photo: BPD After several high-profile raids around Berkeley and Oakland on Thursday morning, authorities have announced the arrest of a second man who had been wanted in connection with a double shooting in Berkeley earlier this month. Police announced the arrest Thursday afternoon of 22-year-old Donzale Mejia of Oakland, but said they were still […]
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After 4 house raids, police arrest 1 Berkeley man; second is ‘armed and dangerous,’ still sought
Anthony Durant: wanted on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon in a double shooting that happened in Berkeley on June 11, 2014. Photo: BPD Police arrested one man, suspected of being involved in a June 11 double shooting in Berkeley, after serving four search warrants on Thursday morning. Another man is still being sought as a suspect in […]
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Police make arrest in South Berkeley double shooting
Berkeley Police at the scene of a double shooting in South Berkeley on Wednesday. Photo: Charles Siler Update, June 14: According to the Daily Cal, Wood’s arraignment Friday afternoon was canceled. He is no longer in custody, according to the Alameda County sheriff’s department, and no charges appear to have been filed. Original story, June 12, 3:40 p.m. […]
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Gunshots in South Berkeley, 2 victims
Berkeley Police at the scene of a double shooting in South Berkeley on Wednesday. Photo: Charles Siler Update, 6:17 p.m. A local resident, who asked not to be named due to safety concerns, said he heard about 10 gunshots just after 4:30 p.m. He said gunshots in the neighborhood are “not normal,” but that lately more […]
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Berkeley man with violent past chased, arrested, charged
Terryl Rucker, via Facebook A man with a violent past in Berkeley has been arrested and charged with four felonies after escaping from police officers during a foot chase near his home on Russell Street in December, according to court papers. In a document related to the arrest of 25-year-old Terryl Rucker, authorities said two […]