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Police Investigate Berkeley Deaths After Single-Firearm Recovery

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 4:38 AM UTC · How we work

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Designers Found Dead

Police found designers Bryan Walker and Michelle Min dead from gunshot wounds outside their Berkeley home on Oct. 2.
Police recovered a firearm but have not ruled out murder-suicide or identified the shooter.
Brother Paul Min alleges Walker shot his sister then himself after losing millions in risky ventures.
Oakland homicide detectives urge anyone with information or video to contact their tip line.

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Min Assumes Control

Paul Min announced he will assume control of Bryn Walker while the family works to resolve the financial mess.
A suicide note recovered at the scene listed passcodes for both Walker’s and Min’s phones.
Paul Min said a Chicago accountant was hired to untangle the couple’s finances after the losses.
Police recovered a single firearm from the home, leaving homicide as a possible scenario.

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Designers Found Dead

Police found designers Bryan Walker and Michelle Min dead from gunshot wounds outside their Berkeley home on Oct. 2.
Police recovered a firearm but have not ruled out murder-suicide or identified the shooter.
Brother Paul Min alleges Walker shot his sister then himself after losing millions in risky ventures.
Oakland homicide detectives urge anyone with information or video to contact their tip line.

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