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*** Homicide Investigation UPDATE ***

On Friday, August 12^th, 2022, at approximately 12:20 AM, Union City Police Department officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of Medallion Dr. for a just occurred shooting.
Upon arrival, the officers found a female with a single gunshot wound and attempted life saving measures.  Alameda County Fire/Paramedics arrived shortly after and pronounced the victim deceased.
 The victim has been identified as Joan Dolly Delsied, 28-year-old female from Union City, CA.
UCPD Detectives responded and took over this investigation.  Later in the evening around 5:00 PM, two males were arrested for their involvement in this case. The gun used in this incident was also recovered.
The arrestees were identified as:
Francisco Alvarez (29-year-old male from Union City) – 187 PC – Murder
John Collins (60-year-old male from Union City) – 32 PC - Accessory After the Fact
This was an isolated incident and there are no additional known threats to the public. Our condolences go out to the victim’s family. The Union City Police Department is glad to bring closure to the family and the community in a timely manner.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Dominic Ayala at [email protected] or (510) 675-5259. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can leave information on the UCPD tip line at (510) 675-5207 or at [email protected]

PIO Sgt. Jimenez is available for media inquiries at 510-458-3746 on Saturday, 08/13/22 between 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM.