(KRON) — The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) needs your help to crack a cold case that dates back almost three decades, stemming from a deadly stabbing at a nightclub in Castro Valley.
On that fateful night of August 8, 1998, Bhupinder Kumar, who was 31 at the time, was repeatedly stabbed in the chest after a verbal confrontation at the Muggs Night Club.
According to deputies, eyewitnesses reported that Bhupinder had an intense exchange with a male suspect in the parking lot before the situation escalated. Shortly after the confrontation, this individual returned with a woman, resulting in a physical altercation with Bhupinder.
Authorities provided a description of the suspect; he’s believed to be a Hispanic male, approximately 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing between 150 and 170 pounds. After the incident, he was last seen leaving the scene in a dark-colored SUV driven by a Black female.
So far, the motive behind Bhupinder’s tragic death remains unclear, and investigators are eager for any leads.
If you have any information that could assist in resolving this case, you’re encouraged to get in touch with the Cold Case Homicide Unit at the sheriff’s office by calling (510) 667-3661. You can also provide anonymous tips at (510) 667-3622.
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