"Detectives with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office have uncovered new leads and reopened the case of a homicide that happened more than 30 years ago, the agency said. Modesto native Zachary Jackson 30, was found shot to death inside his home in an unincorporated part of Hayward on June 17, 1993. Cold case investigators have discovered new evidence in the killing and developed new leads based on that evidence, sheriff's office spokesperson Capt. Tye Modeste said in a statement released Monday."
"Modeste said the new information has created fresh momentum in the investigation. Based on the new leads, detectives believe there are people in the community who have knowledge of those responsible for Jackson's murder, Modeste said. The sheriff's office is encouraging anyone with information regarding this case to contact us. Lead investigator Det. Patrick Smyth can be reached at 510-667-7538, and anonymous tips can be left at 510-667-3636 or by going to alamedasheriff.gov and hitting the Community tab."
Alameda County Sheriff's cold case detectives reopened a homicide investigation from June 17, 1993, after uncovering new evidence and leads. Victim Zachary Jackson, 30, a Modesto native, was found shot to death inside his Hayward home. Sheriff's spokesperson Capt. Tye Modeste confirmed the evidence generated fresh momentum and led investigators to believe community members may have knowledge about those responsible. The sheriff's office urges anyone with information to contact lead investigator Det. Patrick Smyth at 510-667-7538. Anonymous tips can be submitted at 510-667-3636 or through alamedasheriff.gov's Community tab.
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