Monday, Aug 7, 2023

Suspect charged with Attempted Murder

• On June 28, a 24-year old Berekley man attempted to provoke and violently murder a victim sitting on a bench near Bonar St. and University Ave. The suspect approached a 68-year old man and attempted to attack him before proceeding to pour gasoline and light him on fire.
• While the suspect fled the scene, witnesses of the incident extinguished the fire and rendered aid, likely saving the victim’s life, who was taken to a hospital with extensive burn injuries.
• Berkeley Police used video surveillance and worked with witnesses to identify the suspect. On July 6th, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office charged the suspect with Attempted Murder, Elder Abuse, and Mayhem.