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.

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.

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

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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