TBS Today, March 8
Lots of gun-related criminal activity in Berkeley this week, with three shootings, one shooting arrest and charges filed in an illegal gun manufacturing and possession case.
As of Thursday, Berkeley had had seven shootings in 2024 with two men wounded.
Last year, there had only been two shootings as of this time and no one was wounded until mid-March.
Gunfire during catalytic converter theft in Berkeley
The non-injury shooting happened at about 5:15 a.m. on Ninth Street south of Channing Way, BPD told The Scanner.
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Berkeley police arrest road rage shooting suspect
Police arrested Devon Craft on suspicion of assault with a firearm, being a felon in possession of a firearm and more.
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Man, 18, charged with making assault weapons in Berkeley
BPD began looking into Yicheng Shi after building management saw a rifle in his eighth-floor unit that was pointing down at a courtyard, police said.
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Berkeley shootings in 2024: The definitive gunfire map
As of March 7, Berkeley has had seven shootings in 2024 with two men wounded. Last year, no one was wounded until mid-March.
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In case you missed it
Private security pilot funded by Cal parents starts tonight
The safety ambassadors will be easily identifiable by their bright-colored jackets that sport the words “security” and “SafeBears.”
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Price recall campaign turned in 123K signatures, group says
The registrar of voters has 10 days to review the names to determine whether there are enough valid signatures from Alameda County voters.
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