On January 13, 2020, Garland Scott, a 21-year-old resident of Hayward, California, was tragically killed in a shooting incident. The Hayward Police Department received a report of gunshots in the 22000 block of Alice Street around 12:30 AM. Upon arrival, officers found Scott suffering from gunshot wounds. He was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead by medical staff. The Alameda County Coroner’s Office confirmed his identity shortly after the incident.
The investigation revealed that Scott was outside when he was shot by an unknown suspect or suspects who fled the scene. This incident marked the second homicide in Hayward within a 24-hour period, although police have stated that there is no evidence linking the two cases. The first homicide involved a 19-year-old man named Farrarri Johnson, who was shot at a party in an Airbnb rental. Despite the proximity in time, authorities believe these incidents are unrelated and have treated them as isolated events.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with Scott's murder. The Hayward Police Department has been actively seeking information from the public to aid in their investigation. They have urged anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward and contact Detective Ryan Sprague. The case remains open, and the police continue to follow leads in hopes of identifying and apprehending the suspect or suspects responsible for Scott's death.
The community has been deeply affected by this tragic event, and there have been calls for increased efforts to address gun violence in the area. The police department has assured the public that they are doing everything possible to solve the case and bring justice to Garland Scott and his family. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities remain hopeful that new information will emerge to help solve this case.
