TBS Today, April 23

Berkeley police responded to a chaotic scene Tuesday night on Durant Avenue, finding a stabbing victim and detaining two suspects as a large crowd looked on, according to preliminary reports.

Here's what we know.

Update: Man, 23, critical after stabbing near UC Berkeley

Officers described crowds of 60-100 people and said about 20 had witnessed the event, according to early reports.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

Also: A man who threatened to shoot Berkeley police during a domestic violence investigation earlier this month has now been charged with 17 felonies, according to police and court papers.

Police shot the man during a standoff at his apartment building April 13.

That day, Ricardo Ruiz said he would shoot "indiscriminately" and use lethal force, BPD wrote.

Ruiz, who recently recorded himself "trolling" Berkeley protests, has been under police guard in the hospital since the shooting. He was booked into jail Tuesday and his name became public.

Our story includes extensive new details no one else has reported. Don't miss it.

Man shot by Berkeley police had made waves ‘trolling’ protests

Ricardo Ruiz threatened police with lethal force and fired a gun during a recent confrontation, according to court papers.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

In case you missed it

Lithium-ion batteries cause fire at Berkeley apartment building

“They have been pretty prolific about starting fires for us in the last couple years, the Berkeley Fire Department said.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

Read more stories • Learn about TBS • 👋 Follow us on social media

Did someone forward you this email? Sign up for TBS Today.