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Dwan Taylor

Case from Oakland, CA dated Dec 16, 2016

Victim Details

Dwan Taylor

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Oakland

CA

2016-12-16

16

Dwan

Taylor

No

06/29/2026


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Dwan Taylor, also known as "Redd," was just 16 years old when he was tragically shot and killed on December 16, 2016, in Oakland, California. The incident took place in the 8800 block of Hillside Street around 5:30 p.m. Despite a response from local authorities, there were no immediate arrests, and the investigation struggled to gain momentum due to the lack of witnesses coming forward to provide critical information.

Dwan was a beloved student at Fremont High School, and his death was ...
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  • Oakland: 16-year-old fatal shooting victim identified - East Bay Times
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