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Shamara Young

Case from Oakland, CA dated Oct 06, 2021

Victim Details

Shamara Young

Female

Black / African American

Oakland

CA

2021-10-06

15

Shamara

Young

07/25/2026

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Shamara Young, a 15-year-old girl from Oakland, California, tragically lost her life on October 6, 2021, in a road-rage incident. Shamara was riding in a car with her uncle when an argument broke out with another driver. The confrontation escalated, leading to shots being fired into the vehicle Shamara was in. She was struck multiple times and was rushed to Highland Hospital by her uncle, where she later succumbed to her injuries. This incident marked the 109th homicide in Oakland for the year 2 ...
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  • East Bay Times: 15-year-old girl killed in Oakland, equaling 2020 homicide total of 109
  • Her daughter was killed and now this mom is calling on Oakland to ...
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