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UC Berkeley stabbing: Suspects 'known for violent crimes'
Officers from the Woodland police gang unit said they had "multiple prior contacts" with the men, one of whom tried to flee to Mexico, UCPD said.
BPD: Skateboarder chased driver before road rage stabbing
The skateboarder pursued the driver for more than a mile and then stabbed him when he got out of his car, police said.
UC Berkeley stabbing: Man charged with attempted murder
UCPD arrested 23-year-old Cesar Lozano on Friday, records show.
Man pepper-sprayed by stranger in North Berkeley
Authorities said the suspect, Ian Herzog, pepper-sprayed the other man for no apparent reason.
UC Berkeley stabbing: Exclusive new details
The victim was reportedly stabbed more than a dozen times. Police are investigating reports about a disgruntled ex.
Homeless man stabbed amid dispute over public urination
Ali Davis, who got upset after seeing the man peeing in public in the neighborhood where he works, told police he stabbed him in self-defense.
Another Berkeley stabbing under investigation
Police said the victim declined to provide much detail but said he had been stabbed while sitting on the steps outside a homeless shelter.