Berkeley fashion CEO and wife found shot dead outside home overlooking UC Berkeley
Key Points:
- Bryan Walker, CEO of the women's fashion company Bryn Walker, and his wife Michelle were found shot dead outside their Berkeley home on Friday morning, with police responding around 10:48 a.m. after hearing gunshots.
- Surveillance footage captured two gunshots and a man crying and screaming between the shots, while a neighbor confirmed hearing two distinct bangs, describing the incident as shocking for the typically peaceful neighborhood.
- The Walkers were known locally for their long-term marriage and community involvement, running a fashion brand focused on luxurious, comfortable women's clothing with locations in Berkeley and Massachusetts.
- Oakland police are leading the investigation, with Berkeley police assisting, and have not ruled out a murder-suicide; no suspects are being sought and authorities state there is no ongoing threat to the neighborhood.
- UC Berkeley police issued a community advisory assuring students there are no known or ongoing threats to campus following the incident.