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Brandi Barnes

Case from Oakland, CA dated Dec 14, 2019

Victim Details

Brandi Barnes

Male

Black / African American

Oakland

CA

2019-12-14

35

Brandi

Barnes

07/25/2026

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Brandi Barnes, a 35-year-old woman from Oakland, California, tragically lost her life on December 14, 2019. She was fatally shot while driving in East Oakland around 3:30 a.m. on that fateful day. The incident occurred near the intersection of Courtland and San Carlos avenues. Barnes was accompanied by a male companion at the time of the shooting. The assailants ambushed their vehicle, blocking their path with two other vehicles and opening fire, riddling Barnes' car with bullets. Unfortunately, ...
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  • https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2019/12/17/police-release-recent-oakland-homicide-victims-names/
  • https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2019/12/14/woman-fatally-shot-while-riding-in-vehicle-in-east-oakland/
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    I've been following Brandi Barnes’ case and it breaks my heart to see her life cut short in such a... ...Read More
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