Hayward PD seeking assistance with identifying person of interest in homicide investigation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media contact:
Officer Cassondra Fovel
(510) 293-7064
Hayward PD seeking assistance with identifying person of interest in homicide investigation
HAYWARD, Calif., The Hayward Police Department is seeking assistance with identifying a person of interest related to a homicide that took place on Friday, April 8, 2022.
The investigation began after officers responded to the area of Jackson St and Soto Rd regarding reports of a “man down.”
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Medical personnel responded to the scene and pronounced the man deceased.
The victim has been identified as 46-year-old Hayward resident, Ervin Vargas
The attached composite sketch is a person of interest believed to be at the scene during the time of the homicide. The subject has been described as a Caucasian or Hispanic male, 30-35 years old, thin build, approximately 5’10”, with short dark brown hair and brown eyes
Anyone with information about this person’s identity or about this homicide is requested to contact Detective Kell at 510-293-7176
This is an active and ongoing investigation. Further details regarding this incident will be released as they become available.
The Hayward PD case number is 2022-019353.
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