Crime

Man charged with Berkeley homeless shelter murder

Mark Dowling and Marcel Jones were roommates at Harrison House. Dowling had the top bunk and Jones had the bottom. They did not get along.

Antisemitic hate crime, hate incidents reported in Berkeley

Berkeley police and local officials have expressed strong concerns. Investigations are ongoing.

Berkeley police arrest homeless shelter homicide suspect

The homicide victim has been identified as shelter resident Marcel Jones.

Berkeley shootings in 2024: The definitive gunfire map

As of Oct. 26, Berkeley has had 24 shootings leaving three dead and seven wounded. There had been 31 shootings at this time last year.

Man killed in shooting at Harrison House in Berkeley

Arriving officers found a man with multiple gunshot wounds inside the building. Attempts to revive him failed.

Joseph Carroll Jr. found guilty of 3 murders, 2 murder attempts

Throughout the hearing, Carroll insisted on his innocence. "I didn't kill your son," he told one of the mothers. "How can they do this to me?"

Joseph Carroll Jr. murder trial: Evidence all in but jury's still out

The trial offered an unprecedented window into alleged Berkeley gang history dating back 20 years and some of its major players.