On June 12, 2013, at approximately 10:57 PM, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 5800 block of Market Street. Additionally, Shotspotter Technology confirmed one gunshot activation from the area of 58th Street and Market. When officers arrived on scene, they discovered a male Asian victim, whom investigators have identified as Aya Nakano, 23 years old (DOB 6-13-1990), resident of Emeryville, suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. Investigators have determined that prior to the shooting, the victim was apparently involved in a rear-end collision that occurred in the area of Stanford Ave. and Market Street.
The victim pulled his vehicle over to the curb, facing southbound in the 5800 block of Market Street. The suspect vehicle, described as a newer four-door silver sedan with two occupants, also pulled over to the curb facing southbound in the 5800 block of Market Street. A confrontation took place between the victim and the suspects. The victim was fatally shot.
Information obtained at the scene described the suspect vehicle fleeing the scene southbound Market Street from the 5800 block after the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD Homicide Division, 510-238-3821
