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Joseph Carroll Jr. found guilty of 3 murders, 2 murder attempts

Joseph Carroll Jr. found guilty of 3 murders, 2 murder attempts

Throughout the hearing, Carroll insisted on his innocence. "I didn't kill your son," he told one of the mothers. "How can they do this to me?"
By Emilie Raguso Aug 22, 2024
Joseph Carroll Jr. murder trial: Evidence all in but jury's still out

Joseph Carroll Jr. murder trial: Evidence all in but jury's still out

The trial offered an unprecedented window into alleged Berkeley gang history dating back 20 years and some of its major players.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 21, 2024
Fatal shooting in Berkeley, police investigation underway

Fatal shooting in Berkeley, police investigation underway

First responders performed CPR on the man when they reached him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to radio traffic.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 16, 2024
Takeover robbery reported at clothing shop near UC Berkeley

Takeover robbery reported at clothing shop near UC Berkeley

In the wake of recent serious crime reports, UC Berkeley parents and other community members say Cal must "do more to keep students safe."
By Emilie Raguso Aug 15, 2024
Update: Berkeley warehouse fire caused $1M in damage

Update: Berkeley warehouse fire caused $1M in damage

A private insurance company and Union Pacific are each "conducting independent investigations into the cause," BFD said this week.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 14, 2024
Attempted murder charges filed after attack in Berkeley tent

Attempted murder charges filed after attack in Berkeley tent

Police spotted suspect Rafael Lara Jr. "casually riding by on a bike" near Fourth Street a week after the attack, according to court papers.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 14, 2024
GoFundMe launched for father of 4 critically injured in crash

GoFundMe launched for father of 4 critically injured in crash

Sam Bryant "was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and has remained in critical condition with slight improvements," his family says.
By Emilie Raguso Aug 14, 2024

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