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William Chavis

Case from Oakland, CA dated Oct 25, 2016

Victim Details

William Chavis

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Oakland

CA

2016-10-25

35

William

Chavis

No

07/13/2026


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William Chavis, age 35, was killed on October 25, 2016, in a drive-by shooting in Oakland, California. The shooting occurred in the early morning in East Oakland, where Chavis was among several victims in a spate of violent incidents that plagued the area during that time. Reports indicate that the shooting resulted in multiple injuries, with Chavis being the fatal victim. Despite initial police investigations, the case faced challenges in obtaining substantial leads, and no immediate arrests we ...
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  • Oakland: One of seven men wounded in drive-by shooting dies
  • Bay Area homicides 2016: Map and details - The Mercury News

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