TBS Today, June 2
This morning, TBS was the first to report on an incident of significant community concern — and we've stayed on top of the story throughout the day.
Moments ago, we learned that police made an arrest and recovered a gun this afternoon in connection with this morning's gunfire investigation.
Don't miss our updated story.
Update: Berkeley police arrest gunfire suspect
When officers initially searched for the suspected shooter, he wasn’t home. He was arrested and found with a gun Monday afternoon, BPD said.
Emilie Raguso
We also have an exclusive report about a hate crime against a transgender support group leader Friday night.
Berkeley hate crime: Transgender woman shot with pellet gun
Someone with a pellet gun shot a transgender woman in the back as she walked in downtown Berkeley on Friday. City officials are speaking out.
Emilie Raguso
In other news
We updated our 2025 gunfire map after today's gunfire investigation.
Berkeley shootings in 2025: The definitive gunfire map
As of June 2, Berkeley has had seven shootings in 2025, including one by police. Last year there were 15 shootings in the same period.
Emilie Raguso
In case you missed it
Berkeley private school teacher charged with sex crimes
A principal who learned of “a series of explicit communications” between Jason Hoopes and an underage student reported it to police, BPD said.
Emilie Raguso
5 gray whales found dead in the Bay Area in just a week
Experts are urging boaters of all sizes to be “whale aware” and slow down in the San Francisco Bay due to a “massive spike” in whale sightings.
Emilie Raguso
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