Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Nathan Hoang
Gender : Male
Age : 41
Race : Asian
Date : 03/21/2025
Location : 100 block of Virginia Street
City : Hayward
County : Alameda
State : California
Agency : Hayward Police Department
Officer(s) :Officer Puetzer, Officer Jiang
Cause of Death : Taser
Event : Killed by police during burglary pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 12, 2025, Hayward Police officers responded to a burglary report on the 100 block of Virginia Street. Officers Puetzer and Jiang encountered 41-year-old Nathan Hoang, who fled on foot carrying a screwdriver. Officers tased him and placed him in restraints. Hoang showed signs of medical distress and was hospitalized, where he died on March 21, 2025. The Alameda County Coroner reported the death was caused by cardiac arrest, with methamphetamine toxicity, an enlarged heart, and physical exertion listed as contributing factors. Multiple investigations are underway, including reviews by the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office and police internal affairs.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/police-release-arrest-video-of-east-bay-burglary-suspect-who-died-after-officers-tased-him/
https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/hayward-police-video-shows-struggle-man-later-died-20826698.php
