TBS Today, Dec. 27
Hot off the presses, we've crunched the latest Berkeley crime data to give you a sense of the trends this year.
2024 Berkeley crime snapshot: Most crimes saw steep drops
In 2023, Berkeley saw a significant spike in serious crime reports, but nearly all the numbers plummeted in 2024.
Emilie Raguso
Berkeley had two more non-injury shootings this week, one at Hearst and 10th on Thursday evening and one in the typically quiet Elmwood neighborhood on Christmas Eve.
We've also updated our gunfire map.
Berkeley police investigate gunfire in the Elmwood
It was the fifth non-injury shooting in Berkeley in less than a week.
Emilie Raguso
Berkeley shootings in 2024: The definitive gunfire map
As of Dec. 27, Berkeley has had 29 shootings leaving three dead and seven wounded. There had been 35 shootings at this time last year.
Emilie Raguso
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From the archives
Family honors Steven McCreary, whose bones were found at UC Berkeley
“You’re thankful that you don’t look to see if that’s him every time you pass someone on the road,” said cousin Larramie Pace.
Emilie Raguso
In case you missed it
Police: DUI arrest turns up loaded rifle on Piedmont Ave.
BPD said Robbie Kincaid fell asleep in his car at Piedmont and Ashby avenues.
Emilie Raguso
Berkeley police investigate shots fired into home on Acton
It was the fourth non-injury shooting in Berkeley in just two days.
Emilie Raguso
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