Crime & Safety
Man Charged With Anti-Asian Hate Crime In Hayward
Police alleged a 25-year-old man walked up to another man at a Hayward gas station, asked if he was Asian, and then slapped him repeatedly.
HAYWARD, CA — A suspect has been charged in a possible hate crime against an Asian man in Hayward earlier this month, police said Friday.
Salvador Dominguez Jr., 25, was arrested after he allegedly asked a man twice if he was Asian and then slapped him. The alleged assault occurred July 5 at the Chevron gas station at 24350 Hesperian Blvd. in Hayward, according to police.
It was reported to police at about 9:50 p.m. that day A witness told dispatchers that both the victim and the suspect left the station, but the witness provided police with images of the license plate on Dominguez's car, police said.
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Alameda County prosecutors have charged Dominguez with assault, inciting a fight and a hate crime enhancement, according to police.
Anyone with more information about the alleged offenses can call Detective McGiboney at (510) 293-7176.
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