2 men charged with gun crimes after Gilman shooting
Berkeley police say Alex Foster fired a gun through his ceiling into his neighbor's apartment at Gilman and Curtis. No one was hurt.
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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.
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.
Berkeley homeless camp attack: Man sentenced to anger classes
Berkeley police said they found methamphetamine as well as replica firearms and a BB gun when they arrested Alejandro Padilla.
Police investigate overnight home-invasion robbery
During the break-in, the apartment was occupied by two children, ages 4 and 6, their parents and their grandparents.
Ricardo Ruiz case: Judge orders psych review to avoid 'fiasco'
The judge told Ruiz he was jeopardizing his case by demanding to move forward when his attorney wasn't ready.
Lawyer for Berkeley man shot by police has asked to withdraw
Judge David Pereda rejected the request, saying the attorney must continue to represent Ricardo Ruiz — at least for now.