Man threatens to shoot people in vehicle near University Ave, Berkeley CA


A man approached two girls in a vehicle near University Avenue, yelled slurs, and threatened to shoot people inside the vehicle. He is known to carry a knife and previously pulled it out on someone. Police are nearby and the man may have left the scene.
Audio|Source: Berkeley Police and Fire
02:29
Transcript:
00:00
Paul states that the male named (name withheld), about 30 to 35 years old, 5 foot 7, medium build approached two girls in a vehicle yelling slurs.
00:11
The shirtless man, possibly in jeans, is known to carry a knife, which he previously pulled out on the reporter.
00:20
Reporter is difficult to understand.
00:26
On callback, he refused to answer questions, said the subject may have left, and mentioned hearing terms.
00:37
Then copy now.
00:53
Reporter lives near Therapy.
00:56
Asked if the reporter is still on the line, requested to meet downstairs.
01:16
Emergency line went off at another agency.
01:19
Asked where to have the reporter meet.
01:24
Yes, ma'am.
01:25
Only if still on the line.
01:27
Okay.
01:29
Still on the line with her.
01:32
Advised to meet out front for evaluation.
01:40
Copy.
01:43
Adam 10.
01:47
Last call with subject, (name withheld), he had a firearm on him.
01:55
Adam 10, copy thoughts.
01:58
9 copy copy.
02:04
599. 5.9.7.
02:05
5 copy.
02:12
Still on phone, Paul states (name withheld) made threats to shoot subjects inside the vehicle.
02:23
Unit staged at Fairview and Cali until backup arrives.
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Location mentioned:
Near University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
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