SAN LEANDRO (KRON) -- Authorities have now discovered the car belonging to a Newark man suspected in the shooting death of a San Leandro Police Officer.
Investigators say the officer, whose identity has not been revealed, was a three year veteran of the East Bay department.
Witnesses say neighbors called police at 10:50 p.m. Friday to complain of young people loitering on Doolittle Drive. The officer arrived and started talking with a group of young adults.
That's when investigators say a car drove up and someone inside fired several shots hitting the policeman in the head. He was taken to a Castro Valley hospital where he died.
Investigators say they have evidence 22-year old Irving Ramirez of Newark was involved in the shooting. Officers are watching his house. If you've seen him, contact your local police department immediately.
Detectives found Ramirez's car just yards from the crime scene. They are now searching it for evidence.
Police officials in San Leandro say the officer's death is like a loss in the family.
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