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Berkeley’s 1923 fire, 100 years later | At 28, he died on Berkeley’s streets | House with famed communal hot tub up for sale

2016 shootings

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A ‘poser’ with something to prove: Jury finds Will Watson guilty of murder

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Dec. 21, 2021, 8:06 p.m.August 4, 2022

“It doesn’t really feel like a relief yet, but it does feel like a huge weight is off my shoulders,” the victim’s mother told Berkeleyside.

A handgun with a silencer and ammunition
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Murder suspect back in custody after violating bail

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso July 17, 2020, 3:11 p.m.August 4, 2022

Berkeley police detectives arrested 27-year-old Will Watson in Lake County, BPD said, and found him with two handguns, a silencer and multiple extended magazines for holding extra ammunition.

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Judge: Mill Valley man must stand trial for South Berkeley killing of 19-year-old

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Oct. 26, 2017, 2:27 p.m.August 4, 2022

A falling out between childhood friends prompted a fatal shooting in 2016 — although the alleged killer had minimal connection to the dispute.

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Family creates backpack giveaway to honor slain Berkeley musician

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Aug. 24, 2017, 3:21 p.m.October 4, 2022

The family of Alex Goodwin Jr., fatally shot one year ago outside his home, has created an organization to honor him, and aims to hold its first backpack giveaway this weekend.

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Trial ordered after near-deadly double shooting in South Berkeley

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso July 20, 2017, 12:24 p.m.August 4, 2022

“I didn’t think I was going to get shot, but that’s what happened,” testified Janelle Davis on Wednesday.

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3 with South Berkeley gang ties arrested on gun case

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso April 03, 2017, 6:13 p.m.October 4, 2022

A young man police say was targeted in “numerous recent” attempted shootings in Berkeley has been charged, along with two others, after a fight involving guns in March.

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‘Known gang member’ tied to recent shootings after prowling arrest

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso March 21, 2017, 12:26 p.m.August 4, 2022

A 19-year-old man in custody after being found with an unregistered gun is facing new charges tied to two shootings in December.

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Man, 24, charged with murder after Berkeley shooting

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Feb. 03, 2017, 2:08 p.m.October 4, 2022

A 24-year-old man arrested Wednesday in connection with a fatal shooting in Berkeley in September was charged with murder Friday by the Alameda County district attorney’s office.

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2 ‘known gang members’ arrested with loaded gun

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Feb. 01, 2017, 1:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Two teens described by police as “known gang members” were arrested with a loaded gun after authorities say they scared at least one woman while “banging” on doors and asking how to find BART.

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Meeting after shootings draws hundreds

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Jan. 30, 2017, 4:57 p.m.August 4, 2022

An estimated 200 neighbors came out in force Sunday to San Pablo Park’s auditorium to share their worries and ideas following a spate of recent incidents involving gunfire.

Posted inCrime & Safety

Family demands justice for slain rapper

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Jan. 30, 2017, 9:00 a.m.August 15, 2022

Relatives and friends of a slain young rap musician killed outside his home in August repeatedly asked police Sunday to help them get justice for Alex Goodwin Jr.

Posted inCrime & Safety

Berkeley police make arrest in fatal Fairview shooting

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Jan. 13, 2017, 8:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

Berkeley police investigators have had a busy week, handling not only the first homicide of 2017, but also making an arrest in the city’s last homicide of 2016.

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