Suspect in custody after shooting on UC Berkeley campus. No victims, police say

Police arrested a suspect after photographs had been fired on the UC Berkeley campus Friday night time, based on police radio communications.

The arrest got here after quite a few college students reported listening to three or 4 photographs close to the MLK Pupil Union, based on police and the coed newspaper. Police confirmed over radio that the scenario was “contained” and that there was just one suspect.

Police added that there have been no victims.

The coed newspaper, the Day by day Californian, posted on X that there have been quite a few studies of gunshots fired on the MLK Pupil Union.

“Police are responding and there may be presently a shelter in place order,” the publication posted on its social media feed.

The newspaper reported that police had been in search of suspects and that one individual had been detained close to the scene.

The UC Police Division didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.

Video shot by somebody on the MLK Pupil Union constructing appeared to point out college students operating up a staircase frantically. Folks could possibly be heard yelling within the background.

The college despatched out an electronic mail over its WarnMe platform Friday night time informing college students {that a} “violent crime” had occurred on campus, saying it had taken place at Decrease Sproul Plaza.

The message, despatched at 9:20 p.m., described the incident as an “aggravated assault.”