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Harry Harris
Harry Harris is a Pulitzer Prize winning breaking news reporter for the Bay Area News Group. He began his Oakland Tribune career in September 1965 as a 17-year-old copyboy. He became a reporter in 1972 and is considered one of the best crime and breaking news reporters in the country. He has covered tens of thousands of murders and other crimes in the East Bay. He has also mentored dozens of young reporters, some of whom continue to work in journalism today.
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![The man suspected in the attack fled the train but was arrested by BART police outside the station moments later, a BART spokesman said. The man suspected in the attack fled the train but was arrested by BART police outside the station moments later, a BART spokesman said.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20100203__bart22.jpg?w=140)
Suspect arrested in Tri-Valley BART stabbing
The man suspected in the attack fled the train but was arrested by BART police outside the station moments later, a BART spokesman said.
![A judge denied Tyler Livingson's request to be released on his own recognizance on Monday and he was scheduled for a bail hearing Friday. A judge denied Tyler Livingson's request to be released on his own recognizance on Monday and he was scheduled for a bail hearing Friday.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EBT-L-BERKSWIM-0713-01.jpg?w=140)
Charges filed against Berkeley coach in sexual assaults of young swimmers
A judge denied Tyler Livingson's request to be released on his own recognizance on Monday and he was scheduled for a bail hearing Friday.
![The winner has 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize. The winner has 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/0810_nws_ocr-l-lotto-1.jpg?w=140)
Lottery ticket worth $162,024 sold at South Bay gas station
The winner has 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize.
![The 65-year-old man was in stable condition with a gunshot wound to his jaw, authorities said. The 53-year-old woman was in stable condition with a wound to her arm. The 65-year-old man was in stable condition with a gunshot wound to his jaw, authorities said. The 53-year-old woman was in stable condition with a wound to her arm.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/crime-scene-tape-generic-1-1-2-1-1-1-4-1.jpg?w=127)
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Woman, man wounded by stray bullets while driving in West Oakland
The 65-year-old man was in stable condition with a gunshot wound to his jaw, authorities said. The 53-year-old woman was in stable condition with a wound to her arm.
![A man involved in a traffic collision in Richmond that left a 16-year-old boy dead was later arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol. A man involved in a traffic collision in Richmond that left a 16-year-old boy dead was later arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/richmond-police-department-sign-1-1-2-1-1.jpg?w=101)
Suspected drunken driver arrested in East Bay collision that left teen dead
A man involved in a traffic collision in Richmond that left a 16-year-old boy dead was later arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol.
![Oakland rapper and philanthropist Mistah F.A.B. said of the victim: "I will always remember you ... with a world of ambition, drive and courage and a heart big as TEXAS!!!!" Oakland rapper and philanthropist Mistah F.A.B. said of the victim: "I will always remember you ... with a world of ambition, drive and courage and a heart big as TEXAS!!!!"](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/generic-body-found-police-crime-scene-03-1.webp?w=140)
Rapper identified as North Oakland fatal shooting victim
Oakland rapper and philanthropist Mistah F.A.B. said of the victim: "I will always remember you ... with a world of ambition, drive and courage and a heart big as TEXAS!!!!"
![A motive has not been released yet in the fatal shooting of a San Leandro woman in North Oakland Saturday afternoon. A motive has not been released yet in the fatal shooting of a San Leandro woman in North Oakland Saturday afternoon.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/crime-scene-tape-generic-1-1-4-1-1.jpg?w=127)
Woman, 27, fatally shot in North Oakland
A motive has not been released yet in the fatal shooting of a San Leandro woman in North Oakland Saturday afternoon.
![Shane Killian is due in court a full 10 days from now, but he is facing four charges of murder, one charge of attempted murder, and a count of possessing an unconventional pistol. Shane Killian is due in court a full 10 days from now, but he is facing four charges of murder, one charge of attempted murder, and a count of possessing an unconventional pistol.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EBT-L-ALASHOOT-0712-1.jpg?w=132)
East Bay welder charged with murdering his family and attempted murder of 1-year-old son
Shane Killian is due in court a full 10 days from now, but he is facing four charges of murder, one charge of attempted murder, and a count of possessing...
![The fire started about 3:15 a.m. Friday at a two-story Victorian that had been converted into a duplex in the 1200 block of 12th Street, officials said. The fire started about 3:15 a.m. Friday at a two-story Victorian that had been converted into a duplex in the 1200 block of 12th Street, officials said.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/oakfire-generic2-1-1-1-1-1-2.jpg?w=132)
One person killed, 19 displaced in Oakland duplex fire
The fire started about 3:15 a.m. Friday at a two-story Victorian that had been converted into a duplex in the 1200 block of 12th Street, officials said.
![Berkeley police detectives opened an investigation last week after parents expressed concerns about the 25-year-old suspect’s interactions with their children. Berkeley police detectives opened an investigation last week after parents expressed concerns about the 25-year-old suspect’s interactions with their children.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ocr-l-deputy-0910-01-1.jpg?w=132)
Bay Area swimming instructor arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting children
Berkeley police detectives opened an investigation last week after parents expressed concerns about the 25-year-old suspect’s interactions with their children.