UC Berkeley student shot by Orbeez-like object

UC Berkeley student shot by Orbeez-like object

BERKELEY — A female UC Berkeley student was shot by Orbeez-like objects while walking along Bancroft Way early Saturday morning, the UC Berkeley Police Department said.

The student was walking alone on Bancroft Way near Bowditch Street at around 12:48 a.m. when an unknown person sitting in the passenger seat of a black Nissan SUV allegedly shot at her with an unknown weapon and drove away, police said Saturday.

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The student was hit at least once but was shot at about three times before quickly reporting the incident to law enforcement. No witnesses were in the area and no other similar reports have been made since, according to officials.

Officials encouraged residents to remain aware of their surroundings. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call (510) 642-6760.