Anthony Hunter, a 31-year-old resident of Hayward, California, was tragically shot and killed on December 8, 2019. The incident occurred around 12:39 a.m. in the 27000 block of Belvedere Court. Upon arrival, officers found Hunter suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the prompt response of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Alameda County Coroner’s Office and the Hayward Police Department confirmed his identity shortly after the incident.
The circumstances
surrounding Hunter's death remain unclear, as the police have not released any information regarding a possible motive. The suspect responsible for the shooting fled the scene and has not been apprehended. This case marked the fifth homicide in Hayward for the year 2019, and the second within a 24-hour period. Despite the proximity in time, the police have stated that the two homicides are not related.
The investigation into Hunter's death is ongoing, with the Hayward Police Department urging anyone with information to come forward. Detective Ryan Sprague has been assigned to the case, and the community's cooperation is being sought to help bring the perpetrator to justice. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the police continue to follow leads in hopes of solving this tragic case.
