William Chavis

Murdered
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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 ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    William Chavis

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Oakland

    CA

    2016-10-25

    35

    William

    Chavis

    No

    10/14/2024


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    05/23/2024
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