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Published on November 07, 2024
Berkeley Police Arrest Suspect for Multiple Shootings Following Interagency OperationSource: Berkeley Police Department

Following a series of gunfire incidents that unsettled the south campus area of Berkeley, police have arrested a 45-year-old man suspected of involvement in multiple shootings. The first incident occurred on October 26, just past midnight, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. By gathering witness testimony and analyzing video surveillance, officers, supported by technology like ShotSpotter and automated license plate recognition (ALPR), narrowed their search to a single suspect, according to the Berkeley Police Department.

Acting on a search warrant this morning, members of Berkeley’s Special Response Team entered a private residence in San Francisco and apprehended the suspect, a San Francisco resident, now facing charges of multiple firearms-related offenses, including assault with a firearm and negligent discharge of a firearm. From the secured residence, detectives seized a substantial collection of weapons, handguns, assault rifles, and large quantities of ammunition.

The investigation remains active, with Berkeley police working to untangle these dangerous events further. They expressed gratitude for interagency collaboration, acknowledging the UC Berkeley Police Department, San Francisco Police Department, and several other regional departments' essential support in ensuring public safety.