Three people, including two brothers, were arrested last week in connection with a killing of a San Leandro man front of his home earlier this year, police said.
Around 6:30 p.m. on May 5, the victim was pulling into the driveway when two suspects approached in an apparent robbery attempt. One of the victims was armed with an AR-15 style rifle, police said.During the confrontation, one shot was fired into the victim's vehicle, which struck him in the neck. The victim, identified as 53-year-old Anderson Choy, was pronounced dead at the scene.With the help of surveillance footage, police were able to identify two suspects who are brothers.
Police did not reveal the person's name.'This case is a testament to the tenacity and persistence of our detectives in seeking justice for the homicide victim,' Lt. Abe Teng said in a statement. 'A lot of time was spent painstakingly gleaning evidence and conducting surveillance to build a case strong enough to go beyond just making arrests.'On Monday, the Morenos have been charged with murder by the Alameda Co. District Attorney's Office.
Shooting Homicide Fatal Shooting Murder
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hayward rocked by three homicides in past 12 daysPolice in Hayward are investigating a recent surge in homicides over the last two weeks, which include two stabbings and a shooting.
Read more »
‘A cataclysmic mess’: Is anyone to blame for the state of the San Leandro marina?Tom Li is a Bay Area News Group regional news reporting intern for The Mercury News and East Bay Times. Raised in Pleasanton, Tom is currently a student at Brown University studying economics and international and public affairs.
Read more »
San Leandro city council members nearly fight at candidate forumChase Hunter is the Alameda County reporter for the Bay Area News Group. Hunter grew up in the West Valley of Phoenix and moved to Sonoma County in 2021 where he reported for the Sonoma Index-Tribune and the Santa Rosa Press Democrat on wildfires, crime, city government, agriculture, and the environment.
Read more »
Oakland man charged with misdemeanor in San Leandro fatal crashThe defendant is a 27-year-old Oakland resident who allegedly ran a red light, killing a passenger in his car, in 2023.
Read more »
San Leandro Councilman Bryan Azevedo Involved in Altercation at Democratic Club ForumA physical altercation broke out at a San Leandro Democratic Club candidate forum on September 7th involving Councilman Bryan Azevedo, former Councilman Lee Thomas, and Councilmember Corina Lopez. Thomas stated he began recording a conversation between Azevedo and journalist Steven Tavares, which led to an escalation of the situation resulting in the scuffle.
Read more »
San Leandro Marina overrun with vandalism, metal theft as redevelopment stallsIn the city of San Leandro, a development project for the local marina has stalled for financial reasons, but now, with the facility closed, it has become overrun with vandals and thieves.
Read more »