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One Dead In Berkeley Police Shooting

The shooting happened as officers were investigating an auto burglary in progress.

BERKELEY, CA — A police shooting in Berkeley early Monday morning left one person dead, authorities said.

Berkeley Police said the officer-involved shooting happened at around 5:26 a.m. in the area of 7th and Grayson Streets as officers were investigating an auto burglary in progress.

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One person was taken to Highland Hospital following the shooting in critical condition. Police confirmed later Monday morning the unidentified person had died.

Two other suspects at the scene were arrested, according to police spokesperson Officer Jessica Perry.


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