Homicide Investigation - San Antonio Street/Hayman Street

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Homicide Investigation - San Antonio Street/Hayman Street

HAYWARD, Calif., On Apr. 26, 2024,in the early evening hours, witnesses reportedlysawtwo adult males in an argument near the area of San Antonio Street and Hayman Street. Witnesses said one of men grabbed a handgun and shot the other. Witnesses believed the man who was shot had been killed but did notoriginally call 9-1-1 or contact the police.

Two days later, on Friday, Apr. 28, at about 2:42 p.m., witnesses contacted the police to report the incident. Officers responded to the area and locatedevidence of a shooting however no victims were locatedat the scene and no victims were locatedat nearby hospitals.

The investigation continued, as detectives and officers canvassed the area for evidence, witnesses, or potential victims.During this investigation, a person of interest in the shooting was named and identified. A record check of the man also found him to have outstanding felony warrants.

This man has been identified as 38-year-old Hayward resident, Andres Sanchez.

On Apr. 30, 2024, at approximately 2:55 p.m., officers canvassed thetrain tracksnear Tennyson Road and Leidig Court after receiving information that Sanchez was seen riding an all-terrain vehicle(ATV)in the area. Officers locatedSanchez riding the ATV and attempted to contact him, but Sanchez immediatelyfled on the ATV. Sancheztraveled southbound and jumped a wall into a residential neighborhood.

Sanchez continued to flee on foot and barricaded himself inside the garage of an occupied residence near the 29000 block of Chance Street. The two homeowners were able to exit the home as officers arrived on sceneand containedthe area. The two homeowners were not injured as a result ofthe incident.

The Hayward Police Department's Special Response Unit, along with assistancefrom the Fremont Police Department and the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, responded to the scene and began negotiations with Sanchezto come out of the garage. After hours of negotiations, Sanchez peacefully surrendered and was taken into custody.

On Apr. 30, 2024,at approximately 2145hours, detectives located the body of an adult male whohadsustained apparentgunshot wounds. The body was locatednear the area of the originally reported shooting andhad been concealed with dirtand debris. It is believed the man hadbeen deceased for several days.

The man's identity is not being released at this time, pending formal identification protocols by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.

Following further investigation, the collection of evidence at the scene, and witness statements, Sanchez was placed under arrest for his outstanding warrants, felony evasion, home invasion robbery, and murder.

This is an ongoing investigation,and our understanding of the events that took place may change. More details will be released when they become available.

Anyone with information related to the homicide is asked to call Detective Scinto at 510-293-7176.

The Hayward Police Departmentcase number is 2024-23214. This is Hayward's fourth homicide of 2024.