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Dominique Johnson

Case from Oakland, CA dated Dec 23, 2017

Victim Details

Dominique Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Oakland

CA

2017-12-23

30

Dominique

Johnson

07/17/2026

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Dominique Johnson, a 30-year-old community activist from Berkeley, was tragically killed in a fatal shooting on December 23, 2017, in Oakland, California. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Brush Street in West Oakland. Johnson, who was known for his involvement in the Occupy Oakland movement and the Black Lives Matter movement, was gunned down just two days before Christmas. He was a father to a 7-year-old daughter, and his death marked the 73 ...
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  • The Daily Californian: Berkeley resident killed in Oakland shooting Saturday
  • SFGate: Man fatally shot in West Oakland
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    It's so heartbreaking to hear about Dominique Johnson's life being cut short so senselessly. I’m p... ...Read More
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