Another violent incident has marked Hayward, as police investigate the city's seventh homicide of the year. Last Saturday, around 2:55 a.m., the sound of gunshots ruptured the calm on Manon Ave, prompting an immediate police response. Upon arrival, officers found a middle-aged man struck down by gunfire, whose life could not be saved despite emergency medical aid at the scene, as reported by the Hayward Police Department.
Currently, the victim's identity remains a mystery, waiting for the formal identification process of the Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau. At this moment, the perpetrator or perpetrators are eluding law enforcement's grasp, with no arrests made in connection with the tragic event. Running active and ongoing, the investigation appears to have more questions than answers, with community members in and near the 27000 block of Manon Ave urged to come forward with any information that might light the way to understanding and justice.
Detective Niedenthal, spearheading the inquiries into the tragic shooting, is calling on the public's assistance. Anyone with insights or facts about the homicide can contact the police by calling 510-293-7176. The case number, 2025-054610, may be referenced when providing potentially critical details to officers.
