Berkeley, California (Thursday, June 25, 2020) - On June 24th at 7:52 pm, the Berkeley Police Department received numerous calls of gunfire in the area of southwest Berkeley. While on their way to the area, the Department also received calls about a hit and run collision in the area of Oregon Street and California Street.
At the intersection, officers discovered two parked vehicles that were struck by the hit and run vehicle as well as evidence that there had been a shooting.
While searching the area for those involved in the collision and the shooting, officers detained one person—who was later arrested for having a loaded handgun and other drug-related offenses.
This case remains under active investigation. If you have any information about this incident, please contact BPD’s Homicide Unit at (510) 981-5741.
Case 2020-00030139