One Dead in Berkeley Shooting

BERKELEY, CA — A male victim was fatally shot in Berkeley this evening after a verbal exchange led to gunfire, according to police.

Dispatch received a number of 911 calls starting at 7:32 p.m. regarding gunshots in the vicinity of Fairview and Adeline streets.

Arriving officers found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds in the 1800 block of Fairview Street.
He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased, according to police.

Investigators say that a group of men and women were standing at the corner of Harper Street and Fairview when they were approached by a suspect who fired multiple shots into the group after a verbal exchange.

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The group fled the scene - as did the suspect, who is still outstanding, according to police.

Anyone with additional information is being asked to contact homicide investigators at (510) 981-5741.

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