Berkeley, California (Sunday, January 03, 2021) - On January 2nd 8:22 pm, officers responded to Walgreens (2190 Shattuck Avenue) after receiving a report of a robbery.
After committing the robbery, the suspect left the store and was spotted by officers walking on Bancroft Way.
When officers attempted to detain the suspect, the suspect walked into the courtyard of the Tang Center (2222 Bancroft Way) and threatened officers with a chain. A negotiator-trained officer attempted to de-escalate the suspect, but he continued to speak and act in an erratic manner.
When officers attempted to take the suspect into custody, the suspect advanced toward the officers. Officers deployed less-lethal munitions and an officer also discharged their firearm during the incident.
The suspect (a 51-year-old man) was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition.
This incident is being investigated by the Department’s Homicide Unit and the Department’s Internal Affairs Unit. As is our policy, the District Attorney’s Office will be notified of the investigation and the involved officer will be placed on administrative leave.