TBS Today: BHS student pistol-whipped, Flock arrest update

A Berkeley High student was pistol-whipped on his way to football practice this week. Police said the incident was brazen and unusual for Berkeley.

Here's what we know.

Berkeley High student pistol-whipped after school

Police flooded the downtown area and did a thorough search for the assailant but they were unable to find him.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

We have asked Berkeley Unified and Berkeley High for comments on this incident. We're told they did not send any community alert about what happened. We're trying to find out way.

We also added a lot of details to Wednesday's police chase story. Don't miss the update.

Berkeley police chase stolen car after Flock hit, driver arrested

The driver fled from police in the downtown Trader Joe’s parking lot, hitting one police cruiser and nearly colliding with another, BPD said.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

We also wanted to remind you about this week's Red Flag Warning, in effect tonight in the Berkeley Hills starting at 11 p.m.

The Berkeley Fire Department told us they have added staff tonight to patrol for any issues: "We have a Wildland Type Apparatus that is fully staffed and we will patrol areas through the night and morning. In addition, there is also a volunteer group that will patrol areas as well during the same time frame."

Red Flag Warning in Berkeley from Thursday to Saturday

The National Weather Service forecasts “critical fire weather conditions” from Thursday night into Saturday evening. Here’s what you need to know.

The Berkeley ScannerEditor’s desk

In case you missed it

If you haven't already, we hope you'll read our in-depth story on the Alyx Herrmann murder trial.

The case has garnered national attention and is helping shine a light on the issue of domestic violence.

Highlights include:

• Closing arguments from the prosecution and defense
• More details about how the DA's office found a 3-hour recording that captured the murder
• Exclusive Scanner photographs from the murder trial
• Previously unreported details about how a K-9 officer used his search-and-rescue training to find Alyx's body in Tilden park — even without his dog's help

We are still working to learn more about this case and understand its complex personalities and dynamics. We will attend the sentencing next month.

Alyx Herrmann homicide: Killer guilty of first-degree murder

Friends and family say they hope the tragedy will help more people recognize and escape from domestic violence.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

We also checked with the coroner's office to see if they could share the name of the man who died at Codornices Park earlier this week. They said it's not available yet.

Sadly, we've been told this may have been a suicide — but are still trying to learn more.

Body found in Berkeley Hills ravine near Codornices Park

Firefighters quickly determined that it was a coroner’s case requiring a body recovery from the ravine.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

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