Crime & Safety

Alameda's Week: Alameda Man Shot, Drowning Case Dismissed, South Shore Center

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These were among the most-read stories by Alameda Patch viewers this past week:

Alameda Man Shot in Robbery Attempt in His Apartment

An Alameda man was critically wounded Monday night when he was shot by two armed men who came to his apartment to steal guns, police said. A police lieutenant said the victim was listed in stable condition as of Tuesday.

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Man Shot While Being Robbed, Counterfeit Currency and Bicycle Robbery on Lincoln

Incidents highlighted here were recorded in the Alameda Police Department log from Feb. 11 to Feb. 13. Information was supplied by the police and does not indicate any convictions.

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Judge Dismisses Crown Beach Drowning Case Against City

An Alameda County Superior Court judge dismissed the suit against the City of Alameda by relatives of a man who drowned in an apparent suicide near Crown Beach while firefighters and police stood by under rules barring a rescue.

Visions for Vacancies: South Shore Center

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Grand Theft Bike, Possession of Burglary Tools and Identity Theft

Incidents highlighted here were recorded in the Alameda Police Department log from Feb. 8 to Feb. 10. Information was supplied by the police and does not indicate any convictions.

And the week's most popular blog: Please Don't Help My Kids by Kate Bassford Baker.

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