Police shoot man after ‘woman screaming for help’ at Berkeley apartment
Apr 13, 2025
(KRON) -- A police shooting happened during a possible domestic violence incident Sunday morning, according to the Berkeley Police Department. Around 6:50 a.m., officers received a call about "a woman screaming for help" inside an apartment on the 1700 block of University Avenue.
Officers arrived a
t the scene and encountered the unidentified subject who "made threats to shoot officers," according to BPD. The individual left the apartment armed.
The subject was described to be a 33-year-old man, according to BPD.
Berkeley police then negotiated with the man to ensure the neighbors' safety, authorities said. Following negotiations between the subject and officers, a police shooting occurred. The man was shot and was taken to the hospital.
As of Sunday morning, he is in critical condition, police said.
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According to BPD, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office is also investigating the shooting. One Berkeley officer was placed on paid administrative.
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