Berkeley PD investigates assault by security guard
Berkeley CA Feb 14 2024
The Berkeley Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred on Thursday.
Berkeley police officers responded to the 2500 block of Telegraph Avenue for a report of assault inside a business around 5:17 p.m. on Feb. 8.
Berkeley PD told KRON4 that a uniformed armed security guard working at the establishment reportedly assaulted two of the business’s employees. According to the police investigation, a gun was mentioned, but it was not used or brandished during this incident.
One of the employees sustained minor injuries to their face from being punched, police said. The suspect fled the store before police arrived.
This is an active ongoing investigation.
