Berkeley Police: Shootout Leaves Two Injured

Two men in their 20s were injured in a suspected shootout between the occupants of two vehicles near the Ashby BART station in Berkeley early this morning, a police spokeswoman said.

The shooting was reported at Ashby and Shattuck avenues at 1:44 a.m., according to police. The victims were taken to a hospital with serious injuries but are expected to survive.

• Two Injured in Berkeley Shooting; Major Intersection Closed

Investigators suspect the occupants of two vehicles were shooting at each other. In addition to the two victims, some buildings in the surrounding area were struck by gunfire, police said.

One of the suspect vehicles was abandoned at the intersection while the other fled the area, according to police.

Police have made no arrests in the shooting.

--Bay City News

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