(KRON) — A supply driver who had his van stolen whereas working in Oakland earlier this month has been charged with homicide following a deadly triple stabbing whereas confronting the suspected thief, the Berkeley Police Division (BPD) introduced Wednesday.
Raymond Johnson, a resident of Downey, referred to as Berkeley police on Jan. 18 at 12:23 p.m. to report that his supply van was stolen whereas delivering packages in Oakland. In keeping with authorities, Johnson used a monitoring machine that was put in within the car to observe its location to a residence in Berkeley. He informed BPD that the van was tracked to the 1300 block of Russell Avenue.
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Investigators mentioned Johnson didn’t look forward to officers to reach on the residence and as a substitute confronted a person and a girl who have been seen unloading packages from his van. A battle ensued and Johnson allegedly stabbed the person earlier than the lady stabbed Johnson. Whereas wounded, Johnson then stabbed the lady a number of occasions, based on detectives.
Arriving officers situated the 2 males affected by stab wounds on the intersection of Russell and Acton streets. The stolen van was situated a block and a half away on Burnett Avenue, the place the lady was additionally discovered affected by stab wounds, BPD mentioned.
All three have been transported to an area trauma hospital for his or her accidents. The lady later succumbed to her accidents and was pronounced deceased on the hospital.
Berkeley police mentioned Wednesday that the murder investigation led the Alameda County District Legal professional’s Workplace to file costs of homicide and tried homicide towards Johnson.
“This is still an active investigation, and we appreciate the Public’s patience as we strive to clarify was transpired that day,” BPD mentioned.
