John Avalos, a 38-year-old resident of Oakland, California, tragically lost his life on January 21, 2022, during a violent gun battle between rival gang members. Avalos, who had no known connections to the gangs involved, was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire while dropping off food for a friend who was quarantined with COVID-19. The incident occurred on the 10700 block of Apricot Street, where at least 14 individuals exchanged approximately 200 rounds of gunfire. Avalos was struck i
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