Eric Ortega Soto, 36
Hayward, California
August 18, 2016
Agencies: Alameda County sheriff’s Office California | Hayward Police Department California | Alameda County District Attorney's Office California
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
People tracking this case: 1 -- Click here to Track this.
Overview 
Eric Ortega Soto was pronounced dead by doctors at Eden Medical Center in Hayward. Soto was one of two suspects police encountered in a stolen car Saturday afternoon in the 900 block of Cheryl Ann Circle, police said.
Soto had been hospitalized in critical condition since Saturday. He and a second suspect reportedly were driving a stolen car when they were confronted by police.
Police did not provide further details about the shooting but said two officers and a citizen also suffered minor injuries.
The second suspect was identified as 24-year-old Francisco Navarro, of Oakland. He was arrested shortly after the Saturday shooting and booked into county jail.
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office is investigating the shooting and the two officers involved in the shooting, who have not been identified, have been placed on paid administrative leave.
Additional Resources:
- http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Sudden-scourge-of-violence-stuns-Hayward-9175007.php added May 31, 2017 09:27
- http://data.fatalencounters.org/page/Eric-Ortega-Soto-14798 added May 31, 2017 09:27
- http://anthemrevolt.com/justifiedornot/2016/8-13-2016-eric-ortega-soto-out-of-hayward-ca.html added May 31, 2017 09:27
- http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/08/18/man-shot-by-hayward-police-officers-dies/ added May 31, 2017 09:27
- http://gunmemorial.org/2016/08/13/eric-ortega-soto added May 31, 2017 09:24
- https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1098989240166601&id=956901834375343 added August 19, 2016 14:21
- http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Suspect-Dies-Days-After-Hayward--390640981.html added August 19, 2016 14:21