Crime & Safety

Homicide + Man Beaten Unconscious: San Leandro, East Bay Crime News

A catalytic converter thief shot a vehicle owner; arrest in armored truck guard murder; residents rescued from 4-alarm fire at senior apts.

EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the public safety stories impacting the East Bay this week —

Hayward Police Investigate City's 10th Homicide Of 2022

A man was shot multiple times, according to police.

Catalytic Converter Thieves Shoot Vehicle Owner: Police

The victim was shot twice in the leg, according to Alameda County Sheriff's officials.

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Man Beaten Unconscious, Kidnapped In Union City

Police arrested three men accused of the crime.

CBS-SF

Police: Suspect In Murder, Robbery Of Armored Car Guard In San Leandro Confesses

The guard, identified as 60-year-old John Mendez, was critically hurt and died of his injuries several hours later.

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Truck Driver Dies Near I-880 Ramp Following Possible Medical Emergency

Firefighters pronounced the man dead at the scene, the CHP said.

Police Identify Victim Killed In Mass Shooting Near UC Berkeley Campus

Isamaeli Semaia Mataafa, 29, died at Highland Hospital from his wounds at around 6:36 a.m.

CBS-SF

Church Community Holds Vigil For Seminary Student Slain In Berkeley

"I was real close with him. He was an assistant pastor to me and he was a director for our youth," Ve'e said.

2 Men Arrested For Fremont Kidnapping, Carjacking: Police

The suspects took turns battering the victim for more than 17 minutes, kicking and punching him, according to surveillance video.

Man Charged In August Triple Slaying In Oakland

A search warrant obtained by police allegedly provide other evidence that Zeigler was at the scene of the slaying.

CBS-SF

4-Alarm Fire Prompts Rescues At Senior-Living Apartment Building In Oakland Near Highway 580

The fire was burning at Grand Lake Gardens Apartments, a multiple-story facility at 401 Santa Clara Avenue in the Grand Lake neighborhood.

Alameda County Fire Department Snuffs San Leandro Blaze

Alameda County firefighters responded to a midday blaze on Harlan Street in San Leandro on Wednesday afternoon.

Teen Driver Injured While Racing In Fremont: Police

Police release information about the crash while issuing a warning about street racing.

Newark Police Awarded Grant To Increase Traffic Safety Programs

The Newark PD has received a grant to allow it to increase patrols and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce traffic deaths.

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