Berkeley Police Shoot Man During Domestic Violence Standoff
Berkeley Police Shoot Man During Domestic Violence Standoff
What Happened?
On Tuesday night, Berkeley police responded to a domestic violence call at an apartment complex on Delaware Street. The situation escalated into a standoff between the suspect and police.
The Standoff
- The suspect barricaded himself inside the apartment and refused to come out.
- Police attempted to negotiate with the suspect for several hours.
- During the standoff, the suspect fired multiple shots at police.
The Shooting
After several hours of failed negotiations, the suspect emerged from the apartment and pointed a gun at police. In response, officers fired multiple shots, striking the suspect.
The Aftermath
- The suspect was taken to a nearby hospital and is currently in critical condition.
- No officers were injured in the shooting.
- The incident is under investigation by the Berkeley Police Department.
Main Takeaways
This domestic violence call turned into a dangerous and tense standoff between the suspect and police. Despite attempts to negotiate, the situation ended in a shooting. The suspect is currently in critical condition and the incident is being investigated by authorities.
