Shootings

Attempted murder arrest made in domestic violence shooting

Darius Tate has a history of violence with the victim, a 19-year-old woman with a 1-year-old baby, according to court papers and community reports.

Berkeley standoff suspect freed on mental health grounds

Ricardo Ruiz had been charged with 11 felonies stemming from an armed standoff with Berkeley police in April 2025.

Young woman shot, Berkeley police investigating

The woman, estimated to be 19 years old, was shot in the face, according to early reports.

Berkeley police investigate gunfire on Bonar Street

Berkeley's 911 center got multiple calls just before 10:30 p.m. about a possible shooting, police said.

Ricardo Ruiz case: Judge delays mental health diversion ruling

Ruiz has petitioned the court for mental health diversion, which could result in a three-month residential program in lieu of trial.

Update: Man shot multiple times in South Berkeley

It's the first injury shooting in Berkeley since October 2024 (aside from a non-fatal police shooting last year).

Naked man with shotgun arrested at Berkeley Tesla

Berkeley police identified the suspect as 35-year-old Edward Teece. He has been charged with several gun-related felonies.