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'He just stared': Albany shooter 'didn’t say a word to anybody'

'He just stared': Albany shooter 'didn’t say a word to anybody'

Authorities say the names of the deceased "will not be released until we have confirmed their identities and notified the families."
By Emilie Raguso Sep 22, 2023
After Toyota shooting in Albany, suspect and woman dead

After Toyota shooting in Albany, suspect and woman dead

Witnesses at the scene said the man delivered coffee to the woman Thursday morning and then returned to the business and killed her.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 21, 2023
Under Pamela Price, his murder charge became manslaughter. Now he is free.

Under Pamela Price, his murder charge became manslaughter. Now he is free.

Alameda County DA Pamela Price said James Vega should not spend decades behind bars "for a tragic mistake." Now he's out after 2.5 years.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 21, 2023
Man, 26, shot in Berkeley

Man, 26, shot in Berkeley

A gunshot victim showed up at Highland Hospital. Police found evidence of gunfire at the scene.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 19, 2023
Berkeley police: Tenant asked for repair work before shooting

Berkeley police: Tenant asked for repair work before shooting

When the victim tried to flee, the tenant followed him into the hallway and shot him, police said, before calling BPD to report an attempted burglary.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 19, 2023
Update: Tenant arrested after shooting maintenance man

Update: Tenant arrested after shooting maintenance man

The incident happened in the 2500 block of Hillegass Avenue near Dwight Way not far from the UC Berkeley campus.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 18, 2023
Robbery in Rockridge: Women recount back-to-back crimes

Robbery in Rockridge: Women recount back-to-back crimes

Two women share their experiences of violent crime in Oakland: "It’s everywhere," one said. "People are acting with impunity like it's a sport."
By Emilie Raguso Sep 15, 2023

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