Man Shot by Berkeley Police During Domestic Violence Standoff
Briefly

On Sunday morning, Berkeley police responded to a domestic violence situation where a woman was heard screaming for help. A 33-year-old suspect emerged from the residence brandishing a gun and allegedly threatened officers. Despite attempts to negotiate, the suspect reappeared armed, prompting police to open fire, resulting in his critical injury. Later, a suspicious item nearby led to evacuations, but the area was cleared and deemed safe. The officer involved is on administrative leave as investigations proceed, with no arrests made or confirmation on the suspect’s identity yet.
The Berkeley police shot a domestic violence suspect after he allegedly threatened them with a gun, leading to severe injuries and an ongoing investigation.
Negotiations failed as the suspect emerged from his apartment armed, prompting police to fire, resulting in the man's critical condition.
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