Good Samaritan Shooting + Road Rage: Alameda, East Bay Crime News
A man in a wheelchair fell onto BART tracks; fire destroys an RV; 107 stolen vehicles recovered; deadly crash. A good Samaritan was shot at while trying to stop a robbery, but died after being recovered from tracks and charged with attempted murder and assault. The robbery occurred in the area of Dana Street and Channing Way. The victim was found unharmed and a fundraiser has been started for his funeral expenses. A new report details crimes and calls for service in February, including a fire that destroyed a family's home and damaged several vehicles. A fire also threatened an adjacent home. The Alameda Police Department reported that a family of eight lost their home in a fire, which took 3 hours to extinguish.
Published : a month ago by Bea Karnes in General
EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the public safety stories impacting the East Bay this week:
Good Samaritan Shot At While Trying To Stop Robbery: Police
The gunman shot several rounds at the victim, according to police.
The victim was recovered from the tracks.
He died Monday evening. A fundraiser has been started for funeral expenses.
The San Lorenzo man is charged with attempted murder, assault with a semi-automatic firearm, and other crimes.
Victim Feels Gun Pressed Against His Back During Robbery
The robbery happened in the area of Dana Street and Channing Way.
The fire department reports that one person was inside when it erupted in flames. The fire also threatened an adjacent home.
A new report from the Alameda Police Department details crimes and calls for service in February.
'We Lost Everything.' Fundraiser For Family Of 8 Who Lost Home In Fire
The San Leandro family escaped with the clothes on their backs. Their beloved cat died in the flames.
Other vehicles were damaged in the fire which took 3 hours to extinguish.
Topics: Crime