Shootings Archives

Police: Driver arrested after shooting at motorist in the Claremont district

By Emilie RagusoOct. 253:58 p.m.Oct. 26

Police have not said what may have prompted the gunfire. BPD told Berkeleyside the investigation is ongoing.

By Emilie RagusoOct. 2012:52 p.m.Oct. 20

The pledge came amid a lengthy discussion on the annual crime report, use-of-force and police stop data, traffic collision statistics and more.

By Emilie RagusoOct. 152:42 p.m.Oct. 17

Police served simultaneous search warrants early Thursday morning in Berkeley, Santa Rosa, San Pablo and Vallejo.

By Emilie RagusoOct. 1512:45 p.m.Oct. 15

Some community members say the cameras will turn Berkeley into a “surveillance city” while others say they are sick of the violence.

By Emilie RagusoOct. 13:13 p.m.Oct. 4

Arrested or charged individuals are presumed innocent. Send tips to Berkeleyside with your public safety questions.

By Emilie RagusoSept. 304:05 p.m.Oct. 15

The shooting took place Friday just before 9:40 p.m. in the 2700 block of Acton Street.

By Emilie RagusoSept. 259:10 p.m.Oct. 15

Unlike the shootings on Thursday and Friday, there were no reported victims.

By Emilie RagusoSept. 2410:02 p.m.Oct. 15

It was the second person shot in the city in just two days.

By Emilie RagusoSept. 238:51 p.m.Oct. 15

BPD began getting reports of a shooting in the 1100 block of Channing Way, near Byron Street, just after 7:30 p.m.

By Emilie RagusoSept. 2010:56 p.m.Oct. 15

“I did it, I shot the gun off in the air,” the woman told officers when they arrived in northwest Berkeley on Monday night, according to BPD.

By Emilie RagusoSept. 104:55 p.m.Sept. 12

A court hearing this week was the latest reminder for Diante Craig’s family of a loss that continues to feel senseless.

By Emilie RagusoSept. 88 a.m.Sept. 12

Hosea Askew does not dispute that he shot Diante Craig, 29, last year, but his account has shifted. Askew’s attorney says it was self-defense.