Ajmal AJ Faroqi, 39, of Brentwood, California, was shot and killed on March 18, 2018, while seated in his car on Mission Boulevard in unincorporated Hayward. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office described Faroqi as an innocent victim; investigators have not determined a clear motive and are exploring whether he was shot during an attempted robbery or carjacking.

Faroqi was known in the Afghan community as a talented keyboardist who performed Afghan music internationally. He is survived by his wife and two young daughters, and friends and family have organized fundraising to support them. Despite retracing his steps, reviewing surveillance footage, and appealing for witnesses, investigators had not identified suspects or made arrests.

Anyone who knew Faroqi or witnessed activity on Mission Boulevard around 3 a.m. on March 18, 2018, is asked to contact investigators with information.