He had no apparent connection to Oakland lingerie store owner. So why did he allegedly wait outside and kill him at 3 a.m.?

"OAKLAND Police here have arrested a suspect in an ambush-style shooting that targeted two brothers who operated a late-night lingerie store in an area known for prostitution, according to jail records. But what authorities can't explain thus far is why it was so important for 30-year-old Christian Mendoza to wait in an alleyway on the 1600 block of Solano Way, then fire several shots into a Toyota Prius, killing 28-year-old Zinatullah Hedayet. The shooting happened around 3:15 a.m. on Dec. 19."

"On Monday, police arrested Mendoza on suspicion of murder based on digital evidence, surveillance footage, and witness statements. They're expected to bring a case to the Alameda County District Attorney this week, authorities said. The motive, for now, remains a mystery. Police haven't been able to find any linkage between Mendoza and Hedayet and his brother, who was struck in the arm and survived."

"Police had previously described the shooting as a targeted ambush, where one man waited behind the brothers' store for as long as 15 minutes, then opened fire when they were in a vulnerable position in their car. The gunman then ran to a waiting getaway vehicle, authorities said. Both victims operated an East Oakland store on the 1600 block of International Boulevard that sold snacks and drinks, but also see-through lingerie, fishnet clothing, high-heel"

Police arrested 30-year-old Christian Mendoza in Oakland on suspicion of murder in an ambush-style shooting that killed 28-year-old Zinatullah Hedayet. Authorities cited digital evidence, surveillance footage, and witness statements as the basis for the arrest. One brother was killed and the other was struck in the arm and survived. Another man arrested earlier was released without charges after giving a statement. Mendoza was also booked for allegedly possessing a concealed firearm and drugs and refused to speak with investigators. He is being held without bail at Santa Rita Jail and his arraignment is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday. The motive remains unknown and no clear linkage has been found between Mendoza and the victims.

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