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Berkeley Police Department Jennifer Coats has provided further information about a felony assault that took place on Friday, September 19, 2014 near the intersection of Russell and Otis. 

In an email to the Planet, she said: 

"The victim, a 72 year old female, from Oakland is still in critical condition at a local hospital. 

"An arrest was made regarding this incident. Arrested is Kamau Berlin, an 18 year old male, from Richmond. He was charged with attempted homicide and attempted carjacking. He was booked into the Berkeley City Jail on Friday, September 19, 2014. He was apprehended by BPD officers when he attempted to flee on foot as the officers arrived at the location. 

"It appears the victim was assaulted, during an attempted carjacking of her vehicle by the suspect. During the course of the assault, she was stabbed several times, causing life threatening injuries. We will not be releasing what type of weapon or the location of the wounds. 

"Berlin is expected to be arraigned on September 23, 2014 at 2:00 p.m."