Good Samaritan Treated At Hospital: Suspect Photos

FREMONT, CA — A man was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries to his face after a fight that began with an argument inside a Denny's restaurant early Sunday morning, and ended with a beating in the parking lot. Fremont Police say the injured man was a Good Samaritan who was defending restaurant employees from the suspect. Police have released two photos of the man taken shortly before the fight and hope that someone will recognize him and call with his identity.

Police were called at 2:25 a.m. Sunday to the restaurant on Mowry Avenue. Their investigation revealed that the suspect argued with restaurant employees in the lobby. "During the argument, another male customer attempted to intervene," police report in a release. "The two customers left the lobby of the restaurant and got into a physical altercation just outside the entrance. The customer who tried to intervene, suffered several significant facial injuries during the fight. The suspect fled the scene."

The victim's family drove him to the hospital for treatment.

Police have released two images of the suspect taken from a restaurant video surveillance camera. If you recognize the suspect,call the Fremont Police Department’s non-emergency number at 510-790-6800, extension 3. You may also email Officer Paiva at Mpaiva@fremont.gov or text Tip FremontPD followed by your message to 888777.

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