Walnut Creek Murder Suspect Identified

WALNUT CREEK, CA — Walnut Creek Police have identified the man arrested for murder Thursday evening - 34-year-old Hakim Madjour of Concord. He's being held in jail on a $1 million bail.

Police received a call about a disturbance at 6:52 p.m. Unfortunately, they were given the wrong address. Police finally found the right location at 7:19, the 1800 block of Lacassie Avenue. The victim, a 60 year old man, had suffered severe head injuries. Despite life-saving efforts, he died at the scene. His name has not been released pending notification of family.

Both the victim and the accused killer worked as security guards at a construction site. Police say, "Evidence indicates Madjour violently and unexpectedly attacked the victim which led to his death." A large metal pole was recovered at the crime scene.

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If you have any information about the homicide, call the Walnut Creek Police Department at 925-935-6400 or Detective Sergeant Andy Brown at 925-256-3553.

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