Berkeley and university police and the California Highway Patrol had investigated at least 13 shooting incidents in 2024 as of April 15. At least six people had been wounded.
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Flash-bangs, launchers: BPD brought out specialized gear less often in 2023, but used it more
The fluctuations took place as crime rates rose year-to-year and the department condensed its beat structure in the middle of 2023.
3 people were wounded in separate Berkeley shootings this week
One of the victims was a juvenile, police said. Police have made one arrest in the investigations.
Berkeley police investigating gunfire during catalytic converter theft Thursday
Police said they first got a report of an “interrupted catalytic converter theft” and an accompanying gunshot in the 2400 block of Ninth near Channing Way at 6:45 a.m.
South Berkeley ‘road rage’ shooting under investigation
Police first received a report of a shooting around 1:45 p.m. There were no injuries reported, and no arrests as of Tuesday evening.
1 arrested, none hurt in shooting at Cal
A suspect has been arrested and the shelter-in-place was lifted about 9:51 p.m. Friday.
Progress made to prevent gun violence in Berkeley, break cycles of violence
Berkeley’s gun violence prevention program is moving toward a request for proposals or request for qualifications process after the City Council reviewed a tentative framework in January.
Berkeley police make arrest in 10-month-old shooting case
A 23-year-old Fairfield man has been charged with shooting at an occupied vehicle near 8th Street and Channing Way last March. There were no injuries.
Man charged in shooting this week at Northwest Berkeley shelter
The man, charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, says he didn’t shoot anyone. A witness said otherwise. Police are also searching for another person after the Sunday morning shooting.
Berkeley police release video from fatal shooting
An officer fatally shot a man who, police say, tried to drive an SUV at officers who were investigating a reported car burglary on Nov. 6.
Update: Child abuse, ‘ghost gun’ allegations after standoff
A woman was arrested on suspicion of child abuse and gun crimes. A man is still under investigation for the alleged shooting that touched off the standoff.
Berkeley police shooting kills 1 person
Police said the shooting took place around 5:26 a.m. near Seventh and Grayson streets during the investigation of an auto burglary.