Police Investigate Downtown Berkeley Shooting

A shooting incident occurred in downtown Berkeley on Thursday afternoon, injuring at least one individual who later sought treatment at Highland Hospital. The Berkeley Police Department received multiple calls about gunshots near the intersection of Berkeley Way and Henry Street, prompting a swift investigation that included interviewing witnesses and searching for surveillance footage. Reports from residents indicate that the incident involved a gunfight between two men who exchanged shots at close range, resulting in property damage in the area. Although police found several bullet casings, there was no immediate threat to public safety. In a separate incident, a 63-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning for DUI and carrying a concealed weapon after being found asleep in his vehicle with an open bottle of alcohol nearby. Berkeley officials have urged the public to avoid the area as investigations continue.