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Unsolved Cases:
The following are brief summaries of unsolved cases the Hayward Police Department is investigating. Tips can be submitted through the tip portals or by calling the Tip Line (510) 293-7176.
 Daniel Puamau "Nela"Case No. 2023-037760 Detective Nick Niedenthal Summary: On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at approximately 11:30 pm, Daniel Puamau was shot and killed while he celebrated the Fourth of July with friends and family near the intersection of Florida St. and Miami Ave. in south Hayward. Download a shareable flyer ⇒ |
