City of Berkeley, CA
11/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/07/2024 16:42
Suspect arrested in connection with a series of recent gunfire incidents
On November 7th, officers arrested a 45-year-old man in connection to a series of recent gunfire incidents in the south campus.
Published:
November 7, 2024
Last Updated:
November 7, 2024
On November 7th, officers arrested a 45-year-old man in connection to a series of recent gunfire incidents in the south campus.
On October 26th at about 12:15 am, officers responded to a series of gunfire incidents in the south campus area. After speaking with witnesses and reviewing video surveillance from the area, detectives were able to identify a suspect and obtain a warrant for his arrest. Both Shot Spotter and ALPR technologies were instrumental in this investigation.
On the morning of November 7th, members of the Department's Special Response Team performed a warrant service at a private residence in San Francisco-where the suspect (a 45-year-old San Francisco man) was arrested on suspicion of PC 245(a)(2)-assault on a person with a firearm, PC 246-willfully discharging a firearm at an occupied building or vehicle, PC 247(b)-discharging a firearm at an unoccupied building or vehicle, PC 246.3 PC-discharging a firearm in a negligent manner, and other weapon related offenses.
During the warrant service, detectives seized several handguns, assault rifles, and ammunition. This case remains under investigation.
We are grateful for the on-going support, collaboration, and resources that continue to assist us in providing a safe city and community.
We would also like to thank the UC Berkeley Police Department, San Francisco Police Department, San Francisco Fire Department, East Bay Regional Parks Police Department and the Berkeley Fire Department for their assistance in this matter.