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Brandon Pakeman

Case from Oakland, CA dated Oct 29, 2017

Victim Details

Brandon Pakeman

Male

Black / African American

Oakland

CA

2017-10-29

20

Brandon

Pakeman

07/15/2026

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Brandon Pakeman, a 20-year-old resident of San Leandro, was tragically found dead in West Oakland on October 29, 2017. His body was discovered by police officers responding to a ShotSpotter activation around 1:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of 8th Street. Pakeman had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding his presence in West Oakland and the motive for his killing remain unclear. Despite extensive investigations, no arrests have been made ...
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  • East Bay Times: San Leandro man identified as West Oakland murder victim
  • East Bay Times: Man found shot dead in West Oakland
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