Friends and teachers from Berkeley’s Pacific School of Religion — where Mata’afa was studying to be a minister — joined his tight-knit Samoan family and community to honor his life Thursday evening in San Lorenzo.
Shootings
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The 2022 Berkeley gunfire map
As of Nov. 30, three people had been killed and 15 wounded in shootings in Berkeley this year. There have been at least 41 confirmed gunfire incidents.
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Police seek 3 suspects in shooting that killed Berkeley brothers
The shooting happened at a 17-year-old’s birthday party in North Oakland in a home a parent had rented on Airbnb.
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2 Berkeley brothers killed in Oakland house party shooting
Angel, 15, and his brother, Jazy, 17, were both students at Berkeley High. Two others at the party were taken to the hospital but are in stable condition.
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Clerk shot during robbery attempt at Berkeley liquor store
There were some reports that the would-be robber also was shot and was seen limping away from the area.
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Berkeley shooting investigation roundup: Charges filed, gunfire map updated
There have been 32 shootings in Berkeley this year, leaving two people dead and 10 wounded. That’s in stark contrast to last year at this time.
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Man shot on Channing Way in West Berkeley
Suspects were seen leaving the area by car. No arrests have been made, but the investigation is ongoing.
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Person shot at Dwight, Eighth in West Berkeley
Police remain at the scene investigating.
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Police: 4 teens arrested after gunfire, robbery at Big O Tires; firearms seized
A woman told police she was sitting in her car waiting for her daughter when a bullet came through her window.
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Boy, 17, wounded in West Berkeley shooting
More people have been wounded or killed by gunfire in Berkeley this year than in all of 2021.
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Berkeley police shooting of man armed with chain was within policy, BPD found
A review by the city’s Police Accountability Board can’t proceed until the man’s criminal case has concluded. A lawsuit against the city remains on hold for the same reason.
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It took 9 days to arrest suspect in mass shooting plot at Berkeley High. Police explain why
A BHS student who amassed parts to build explosives and assault rifles got them legally, police say, and was not ready to carry out an attack.