On the evening of July 3, 2024, Berkeley police responded to a reported shooting in the 2900 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Way and found 55-year-old Matthew Lamont Gullette with gunshot wounds to the head and torso. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The location was identified as the Martin Luther King Jr. House, a facility serving a disabled community.

Following the investigation, police identified 57-year-old Steve Addison of Oakland as the primary suspect. Officers located Addison near a food truck in North Oakland on August 1, 2024; he attempted to flee but was arrested after a brief foot chase and charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. At arrest he had prior convictions for robbery and burglary and an outstanding bench warrant for sexual battery.

Authorities have not disclosed a motive. The investigation remains ongoing. If anyone knew Matthew Lamont Gullette or has information about the July 3 shooting, please come forward.