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Alayasia Heaven Thurston

Case from Oakland, CA dated May 18, 2021

Victim Details

Alayasia Heaven Thurston

Female

Black / African American

Oakland

CA

2021-05-18

19

Alayasia

Heaven Thurston

07/27/2026

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Alayasia Heaven Thurston, a 19-year-old from Stockton, California, tragically lost her life on May 18, 2021, in a violent incident in Oakland. She was one of the victims of a shooting that occurred on a party bus. The bus, which was carrying several passengers for a 21st birthday celebration, came under fire while traveling on Interstate 580 near the MacArthur Boulevard exit. The attack continued as the bus moved onto city streets, with at least 70 rounds being fired at the vehicle. Alayasia Thu ...
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  • The Mercury News: Birthday celebration ends in tragedy: Two teens killed, five others wounded aboard Oakland party bus
  • UPDATE: Oakland Police Say Multiple Shooters with High-Capacity Weapons Fired On Party Bus
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