BERKELEY (KRON) — Police in Berkeley are investigating an overnight shooting that critically injured a man and a woman early Wednesday morning.
The shooting occurred just before 2 a.m. in the area of Tremont and Prince Street near the Ashby BART station, according to police.
The victims were sitting in a white car when they were shot. It is unclear if the shooting was targeted, police said.
The two victims are in critical condition and have been transported to Highland Hospital in Oakland.
It is unclear if any suspects are in custody.
Police believe the shooting was targeted.
Police are advising residents to avoid the area as they investigate the incident. Part of Tremont Street is closed. There is no estimated time when the street will reopen.
No further information is available at this time.
A KRON 4’s Averi Harper at the scene gathering more details.
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Investigation centers around white vehicle parked on Tremont. The door is open and I see shattered glass @kron4news pic.twitter.com/Vhn9nhhEpp— Averi Harper (@AveriHarper) March 16, 2016
Berkeley PD has Tremont btw Wooseley and Prince shut down as they investigate a shooting. @kron4news pic.twitter.com/Y0rs7s31Ob— Averi Harper (@AveriHarper) March 16, 2016