Full Notification

At approximately 1030 hours, El Cerrito Police Officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 1800 block of Elm St. Upon arrival they located a person who had been shot and detained a person who they identified as the shooter. The person who was shot was airlifted to a trauma center for treatment of his injuries. The Richmond Police and Kensington Police helped El Cerrito Officers secure the scene.

The nature of the shooting is under investigation.

During the initial response, Summit K2 school was placed on a precautionary lockdown. The lockdown was lifted as soon as the scene was secured.

Case Update - October 8, 2024 at 4:22 PM

ECPD Crime Scene Investigators processed the residence for physical evidence. Meanwhile, ECPD Detectives interviewed the resident about the shooting. At this point, the investigation indicates that the resident shot William Nidever after Mr. Nidever unlawfully entered the home. The resident realized that Mr. Nidever was an unknown intruder and thought Mr. Nidever was armed with a weapon. The resident feared for his life and shot at Mr. Nidever twice with a shotgun. The investigation has determined that Mr. Nidever was not in fact armed with a weapon.

Mr. Nidever is currently receiving treatment for his injuries.

The El Cerrito Police Department intends to present a criminal case for burglary to the District Attorney’s Office, once Mr. Nidever recovers.
William Nidever is a 56-year-old man, who is transient in the West Contra Costa area.