Son accused of killing father and leaving him in Hayward dumpster

HAYWARD, California. – A 25-year-old Hayward man has been charged in the alleged fatal shooting of his father, who was found in a dumpster last week, according to prosecutors.

A murder charge was filed Tuesday against David Sanchez with an additional penalty for firearm use and an additional penalty for aggravated assault, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office said in a statement.

At approximately 8 p.m. on Oct. 23, officers were dispatched to a warehouse in the 2000 block of American Avenue to conduct a welfare check on David and his father, Hector Sanchez, 58.

According to police, family members became concerned after the elder Sanchez didn't show up for work that day and didn't answer his cell phone.

Officers learned that David was on probation with a no-knock warrant.

None of the men were in the warehouse, but officials said they found evidence of a fatal shooting.

On October 24, Oakland police arrested Sánchez for an independent investigation and then told Hayward officers to check on his father based on statements he allegedly made while in custody.

Sanchez reportedly disclosed the location of his father's body, which was found in a dumpster in the 33000 block of Central Avenue in Union City.

“This tragic loss of life reflects research showing that the presence of a gun significantly increases the risk of death or serious injury in domestic violence cases,” said District Attorney Pamela Price. “In this case, a father allegedly died at the hands of his own son.”

Prosecutors said that if convicted of all charges, David could face up to 35 years to life in state prison.

According to police, this was Hayward's 13th murder this year.