Matthew Berg
Service Record
Raleigh North Carolina Police Department
| Rank | Officer |
| Salary | $58,391 (2022)[1] |
| Last Known Status | Active |
Incident Reports
2024 Shooting of Ranses Vargas
On February 10, 2024, Berg responded to a report of shots fired. Berg was unable to locate the shooter, and detained someone unrelated to the shooting. Berg heard additional shots and approached Vargas, who was armed with a handgun. Vargas refused Berg's commands and walked away. As Vargas got close to a parked car, Berg fired several times and continued firing as Vargas disappeared behind the vehicle. Vargas and the occupant of the parked car were struck by Berg's gunfire.[2]
The incident was captured on Berg's body-worn camera.
Response Timeline
Berg was placed on administrative leave.[3]
The State Bureau of Investigation opened an investigation.[3]
The agency opened an internal investigation, "to focus on departmental policy compliance".[4]
On May 13, 2024, the Wake County District Attorney's Office announced that the use of force was justified and no criminal charges would be filed.[2]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ Matthew Lewis Berg, City of Raleigh, Police Officer, govSalaries
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wake DA clears RPD officer who fired multiple rounds, striking armed suspect and bystander, ABC 11, 2024-05-13
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Bystander shot by Raleigh officer firing at domestic assault suspect, RPD 5-day report says, ABC 11, 2024-02-16
- ↑ Sean Coffey, Man shot by Raleigh police on Rock Quarry Road in custody, 3 others hurt, ABC 11, 2024-02-11
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