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Mark Downs

Case from Oakland, CA dated May 12, 2021

Victim Details

Mark Downs

Male

Oakland

CA

2021-05-12

49

Mark

Downs

07/13/2026

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Mark Downs, a 49-year-old resident of Oakland, California, was tragically shot and killed on May 12, 2021. The incident occurred around 3:46 a.m. near the intersection of East 27th Street and 26th Avenue. Downs was found on the sidewalk and pronounced dead at the scene. Initial investigations did not reveal a clear motive for the killing, and no immediate arrests were made. Downs was known to have been living out of his car, and the circumstances surrounding his death remained unclear for some t ...
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  • East Bay Times: Two recent Oakland homicide victims identified
  • East Bay Times: Man dies in Oakland shooting
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