Mark Estrada of Oakland has been charged with the murder of Sgt. Scott Lunger. Estrada, who was 21 at the time, fatally shot Lunger in the face during a traffic stop for a possible DUI. The prosecutor said Estrada had been driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs with a loaded gun.
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The sergeant was a 15-year veteran of the force with two daughters, described as an amazing officer, supervisor and friend.
"Sgt. Lunger was the embodiment of a good leader, a great officer, an amazing supervisor, mentor and friend. He is someone we all looked up to and we miss him terribly," said Cassondra Fovel, Hayward Police Dept. spokesperson.
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