“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.
Homicide 2016
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Murder suspect back in custody after violating bail
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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‘Art Not Guns’ memorial skate jam comes to West Berkeley on Saturday
Police released new photos and videos in their efforts to solve the homicides of two Berkeley High grads in Oakland in 2016. Detectives also still need tips in two Berkeley cases.
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Judge: Mill Valley man must stand trial for South Berkeley killing of 19-year-old
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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1 year on, Berkeley artist’s killing still unsolved despite $25,000 reward
“He was just all about making sure everyone is happy. He’d always want to hug and kiss me, and say, ‘You’re gonna miss my hugs.’ And I do, I really do.”
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Watch: Video report on memorial ‘skate jam’ for Terrence McCrary Jr.
The family of Terrence McCrary Jr. held the second annual skate jam in his memory Saturday. The Berkeley High grad was fatally shot last year in Oakland.
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Family creates backpack giveaway to honor slain Berkeley musician
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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Police, family ask for help to solve fatal shooting that killed 2 BHS alumni
“Somebody saw something. Somebody knows something,” said Stacey Flowers. “All we ask is that you just come forward so we can have justice for these boys.”
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Man, 24, charged with murder after Berkeley shooting
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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Family demands justice for slain rapper
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.
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Berkeley police make arrest in fatal Fairview shooting
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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Berkeley High grad remembered at vigil; mother, former BUSD teacher, was also killed
Photo: Benny Wright/Facebook A recent Berkeley High graduate who was killed last week in Oakland along with his mothers was remembered Monday during a vigil on campus. About 100 people came together to remember Benny Wright, 19, who graduated from the BHS Academy of Medicine and Public Service (AMPS) learning community in June. Benny’s mother, former BUSD teacher […]