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John Avalos

Case from Oakland, CA dated Jan 21, 2022

Victim Details

John Avalos

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Oakland

CA

2022-01-21

38

John

Avalos

07/24/2026

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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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  • The Mercury News: Mass shootings are on the rise in Oakland, with six so far in 2021
  • The Mercury News: Arrest made in massive Oakland gun battle between gangs that killed bystander who was dropping off food for sick friend
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