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Berkeley Police Seek Answers on Five-Year Anniversary of Unsolved Murder
Five years have passed since a Chilean man who lived in Berkeley was murdered as he walked on a Berkeley street.
On the anniversary of Adolfo Celedon's death, investigators are still looking for suspects and a $20,000 reward for information leading to the suspects' arrest remains in place, according to police.
Celedon had moved to Berkeley to live with his fiancé. Celedon was murdered on his 35th birthday.
The Consulate General of Chile of San Francisco released a statement Friday regarding the unsolved case, saying it "supports and encourages an expeditious investigation and prompt solution to this case by the appropriate authorities, so that the family of Adolfo can achieve the peace they deserve."
On the morning of Sept. 12, 2010, at 3:41 a.m., Celedon and his fiancé were walking home after attending a party, near Adeline and Emerson streets, according to police.
Two male suspects approached the couple and tried to rob them. One of the suspects shot at Celedon and Celedon's fiancé was punched in the face, police said.
The suspects then fled in a dark-colored, older model SUV, according to police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police department's Investigations Division - Homicide Detail at (510) 981-5741.
Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call the Bay Area Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
