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Edward Williams

Case from Oakland, CA dated Nov 23, 2018

Victim Details

Edward Williams

Male

Black / African American

Oakland

CA

2018-11-23

35

Edward

Williams

07/15/2026

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Edward Williams, a 35-year-old resident of Oakland, CA, tragically lost his life on November 23, 2018. He was fatally shot in West Oakland on that fateful Friday afternoon. The incident occurred on San Pablo Avenue, a location that has seen its share of violent crimes. Edward Williams was pronounced dead at the scene, while another man who was also wounded in the shooting was hospitalized.

The investigation into Edward Williams' death revealed that he was a victim of a targeted attack. Oa ...
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  • https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2018/11/26/police-identify-man-fatally-shot-friday-in-west-oakland/
  • https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/11/23/one-dead-one-wounded-in-west-oakland-shooting-2/
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