Armed Suspect with Knife Flees into Apartment Complex in Alameda County

Summary: Law enforcement responded to a report of an adult male armed with a knife (417 knife) in Alameda County, California. The suspect, described as a Black male adult (BMA) approximately 19-20 years old, initially engaged in a verbal altercation and was last seen wearing a red hoodie and unknown color shorts. Later updates corrected the suspect's clothing to red shorts and a black shirt. The suspect reportedly fled into a nearby apartment complex or residence, prompting a search and clearance of at least one residence. A delivery driver (reporting party) was involved and waiting at the main gate in a white sedan. Law enforcement coordinated a response, including the possible deployment of an AV (aerial vehicle or asset), and maintained a perimeter while searching for the suspect. The risk to public safety was considered high due to the presence of a weapon and the suspect's flight into a residential area.