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Alameda County
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Scorecard
Scorecard Average: 50
Scapegoating
Uncertain
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50.00% — 0 votes for "Worsened" or "Greatly Worsened"
Public Safety
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City of Berkeley
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.
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Bay Area Reporter
Friday, Nov 24, 2023
Woman speaks out in Emeryville hate crime case
- A resident at a senior housing facility in Emeryville, spoke out after her former neighbor allegedly removed a Pride-themed display.
- The suspect admitted to ripping down the posters. He was charged with vandalism under $400 and another of "violation of civil rights” and is set for a diversion hearing in Alameda County Superior Court on November 1.
- His lawyer mentioned discussion amongst seniors who grew up in the 1960s and 70’s who were active in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, find themselves backtracking on their own open identity in unwelcoming environments. “I think this incident at Avalon is a glaring example."
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