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Derick Alexander

Case from Oakland, CA dated Jun 27, 2018

Victim Details

Derick Alexander

Male

Black / African American

Oakland

CA

2018-06-27

18

Derick

Alexander

07/19/2026

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Derick Alexander, an 18-year-old from Oakland, California, was tragically shot and killed on June 27, 2018. The incident occurred outside Mike’s Mini Mart in the 8900 block of MacArthur Boulevard in East Oakland. Alexander was among a group of people playing dice when the shooting took place. The attack also resulted in injuries to three other individuals. The circumstances surrounding the shooting suggest it was a targeted attack, possibly linked to gang-related activities.

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  • East Bay Times: Man fatally shot outside Oakland mini-market identified
  • SFGate: Quadruple shooting in East Oakland leaves 18-year-old dead, three injured
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