The person at the center of this case
Aya Nakano
Cold Case · Open
12 years waiting · since 2013
AYA NAKANO
Justice for Aya Nakano — the trail went cold in 2013, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Silver four-door sedan with tinted rear windows used in the shooting—do you recognize this vehicle or know who owns it?
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suspect
Lead #2Two individuals exited the sedan and shot Nakano—what was their relationship to the victim and what was the motive?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses at the intersection of Stanford Avenue and Market Street around 11 p.m. on June 12, 2013?
On June 12, 2013, around 11 p.m., 22-year-old Aya Nakano was shot and killed at the intersection of Stanford Avenue and Market Street in Oakland, California after his vehicle was hit by a silver four-door sedan. Two suspects exited the vehicle and fatally shot Nakano before fleeing the scene. The case remains unsolved, with the identities of the two shooters and their motive still unknown, and investigators are seeking public assistance to identify those responsible.
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Oakland Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation (San Francisco Field Office)
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evidence
Lead #4Surveillance photo of the suspects' vehicle exists—could traffic cameras, nearby businesses, or residents have additional footage?
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Source Narrative
Murder Victim Oakland, California June 12, 2013 The Oakland Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals responsible for the homicide of Aya Nakano in Oakland, California. On June 12, 2013, around 11 p.m., Aya Nakano, one hour away from his 23rd birthday, was driving to his home in Emeryville, California.
At the intersection of Stanford Avenue and Market Street in Oakland, California, Nakano's vehicle was hit by a silver four-door sedan with tint on the rear windows. Nakano stopped near the intersection of Stanford Avenue and Market Street in Oakland.
The suspects also stopped. They exited the silver sedan and shot Nakano, fatally wounding him.
The suspects then left the scene in the silver sedan.
Timeline of Events
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2013-06-12
23:00Homicide of Aya Nakano
Aya Nakano, age 22, was shot and killed at the intersection of Stanford Avenue and Market Street in Oakland. His vehicle was hit by a silver four-door sedan; suspects exited and shot him fatally before fleeing.
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Case Information
Incident:June 12, 2013 at 11:00 PM
Last Updated:May 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 12, 2013 at 11:00 PM
Last Updated:May 10, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case