Berkeley, California (Monday, March 9, 2020) - On March 8th at 8:30 pm, officers responded to the 1300 block of University Avenue on a report of two men fighting outside of a residence. When officers arrived, they learned that during the altercation one of the men had stabbed the other man. When a witness heard the commotion and tried to tackle the suspect, the suspect bit the witness and the suspect was able to leave the area.
Shortly thereafter, officers located the suspect in the area of Tenth Street and Delaware Street. The suspect (Ogun Sefu Chidike Jumoke, Male, 52 years old, no address) was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and battery with serious bodily injury.
The victim (a 74-year-old Berkeley man) was transported to a local hospital with stab wounds to his torso. The witness (a 32-year-old Berkeley man) was transported to a local hospital with a bite wound.
After further investigation into this incident, it appears the encounter began after the suspect saw the victim walking on University Avenue along with his small dog.
The Berkeley Police Department takes great pride in keeping our community safe. We appreciate the public’s support and are pleased that we were able to bring justice to those who wish to do harm to our community.
Case 2020-00013682
