23-Year-Old Woman Charged in South Berkeley Shooting

Police say the suspect is from Southern California

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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A 23-year-old Southern California woman is facing criminal charges in connection with a non-injury shooting last month in South Berkeley, according to police.

Why it matters

Gun violence and public safety are ongoing concerns in the Berkeley community, especially in the South Berkeley neighborhood which has seen an uptick in incidents in recent years.

The details

The suspect, whose name has not been released, is accused of opening fire in a South Berkeley neighborhood, though no one was injured. Police have not provided details on a potential motive or what led them to identify the 23-year-old woman as the alleged shooter.

  • The shooting incident occurred last month in South Berkeley.

The players

23-year-old Southern California woman

The suspect who has been charged in connection with the non-injury shooting in South Berkeley.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges Berkeley faces in addressing gun violence and ensuring public safety, especially in neighborhoods that have seen an increase in such incidents.