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Berkeley Murder Suspect Arrested
A Stockton man shot in South Berkeley on Tuesday night has died from his injuries and police arrested a suspect in his death this morning, Berkeley police said.
Police responded at 8:32 p.m. to multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots near the intersection of Russell and California streets. Officers found Stockton resident Christian Sheppard, 24, suffering gunshot wounds there.
Sheppard was taken to a hospital but died a short time later.
Investigators scoured the shooting scene for clues and early this morning arrested a suspect in the crime about a block away in the 1600 block of Julia Street, police said.
The suspect was identified as 24-year-old Anthony Durant of Berkeley. Investigators believe Sheppard and Durant knew each other but have not released any information about a possible motive.
Police are continuing to investigate the shooting. Anyone with information about the case has been asked to contact Berkeley police homicide investigators at (510) 981-5741 or Bay Area Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.