Essien Edokpayi murdered or death by force in Vacaville, California.

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Essien Edokpayi, a 17-year-old from Vacaville, California, tragically lost his life on December 24, 2018. Essien was fatally shot during an altercation that occurred shortly after midnight on Christmas Eve. The incident took place in the 300 block of Bel Air Drive in Vacaville. According to reports, Essien was with a group of four or five individuals when they approached Daignet Montoya, a 39-year-old resident of Vacaville, who was sitting in his vehicle. An exchange of words ensued, leading Mon ...Read More

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https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/12/27/vacaville-teen-killed-christmas-eve-has-been-identified-2/

Police: Altercation Leads To Shooting In Vacaville; 17-Year-Old Killed, Man Arrested

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Victim Details

name

Essien Edokpayi

gender

Male

race

Black / African American

city

Vacaville

state

Date of Death

2018-12-24

Age at Death

First Name

Essien

Last Name

Edokpayi

Last Updated

11/05/2025

Essien Edokpayi
Death by Force

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Essien Edokpayi Death by Force

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Essien Edokpayi
Death by Force