1 dead, 3 injured following shooting near UC Berkeley, police say

It happened in the area of Durant Ave. and Telegraph Ave.

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Saturday, October 8, 2022
Police investigating shooting near UC Berkeley
Berkeley police are investigating a shooting near UC Berkeley on Saturday.

BERKELEY, Calif. (KGO) -- One person has died and three others are injured following a shooting near UC Berkeley on Saturday.

Berkeley police say a fight broke out early this morning in the area of Durant Ave. and Telegraph Ave.

Shots rang out and multiple fled from the scene, police said. They later found four people shot and were taken to a local hospital.

One of those people succumbed to their injuries, authorities said.

Police said early Saturday afternoon none of the victims are students of UC Berkeley.

Berkeley police are asking everyone to avoid the area as they investigate.

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"I've lived here for four years and this is the first time I've experienced something like this," said Jay Kalra, who described what happened the moment he heard gunshots.

"The bullet went into the tire ...and I think I'm going to have to call roadside assistance or rotate it myself."

The Berkeley Homicide Detectives with the assistance of the Operations Division are investigating.

No suspect or suspects have been arrested.

Police are asking if anyone has any information or security footage that captured the suspects, please contact the Berkeley Police Department at (510) 981-5900.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.

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