Matios Haile Zeru, 29, was shot and killed in Hayward, California, on the night of September 16, 2016. Officers responded about 9:41 p.m. to reports of gunfire in the 700 block of Memorial Avenue and found Zeru unresponsive on the ground in front of an apartment complex with a gunshot wound; Hayward Fire Department personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. His death was recorded as the city’s ninth homicide of 2016.

Investigators say an unknown assailant shot Zeru and no arrests have been announced. Detective Rob Purnell is assigned to the case, and the Hayward Police Department has asked anyone with information to contact them; anonymous tips can be submitted. The investigation remains open as police continue to seek leads.

If anyone knew Matios, saw activity near the 700 block of Memorial Avenue that night, or has information that could help, please contact the Hayward Police Department.