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Travis Ward

Case from Oakland, CA dated Jul 24, 2021

Victim Details

Travis Ward

Male

Black / African American

Oakland

CA

2021-07-24

48

Travis

Ward

07/09/2026

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Travis Ward, a 48-year-old resident of Oakland, California, was tragically shot and killed on the morning of July 24, 2021. The incident occurred in the 1600 block of 23rd Avenue, just north of Foothill Boulevard. Ward was found in the street around 9:30 a.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene. The initial investigation by the Oakland police revealed that Ward lived in the area, but the motive for the shooting remained unclear at the time. No immediate arrests were made following the incident, ...
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  • East Bay Times: Names of recent Oakland homicide victims are released
  • The Mercury News: Man fatally shot in East Oakland near Garfield Park
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