Man killed in shooting at Harrison House homeless shelter in Berkeley, police say

BERKELEY, Calif. (KGO) — A man was shot at a homeless shelter in Berkeley on Sunday, police said.

The video in the player above is from an earlier report.

It happened around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday at the homeless shelter on Harrison Street, a few blocks from University Village.

Not much is known about the background to the shooting, only that the victim was shot at least twice.

Police say they are still looking for a suspect.

The shelter was cordoned off with yellow tape.

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All residents were outside while police investigated what led to the shooting on Sunday evening.

“Our officers responded to the area of ​​7th and Harrison Street because gunshots were heard. Our officers responded to the shooting victim,” said Kajahna Futch of the Berkeley Police Department.

This is Berkeley's fourth murder this year.

According to statements from residents who did not want to appear on camera, the deceased man was shot in his room.

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The police arrived shortly afterwards, but assumed that he had died at the scene.

“Our officers immediately began life-saving measures. Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene,” said Futch.

Now the search for the shooter begins.

Berkeley police have not yet arrested anyone and have not been able to provide much information about a possible suspect.

“At this time we do not have a suspect in custody, so the suspect fled the scene,” Futch said.

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RYAN CURRY: “Do you know if the victim and the possible suspect knew each other?”

KAJAHNA FUTCH: “I don’t have that information.”

They ask that anyone with information contact the police immediately.

Residents of the home were allowed back inside, but police were still on the scene late Sunday and said they would remain there through the night. Police said a third-party agency is working with residents of the home while police continue to investigate.