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Maurice Wright

Case from Bakersfield, CA dated Oct 07, 2017

Victim Details

Maurice Wright

Male

Black / African American

Bakersfield

CA

2017-10-07

28

Maurice

Wright

07/21/2026

Case Description

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Maurice Wright, a 28-year-old resident of Bakersfield, California, was tragically killed on October 7, 2017. The incident occurred on South King Street, where Wright and a woman were found with gunshot wounds. Wright was transported to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The case remained unsolved for several years, becoming a cold case that puzzled investigators and left the community seeking justice.

In April 2024, a significant breakthrough occurred when Jemiah Dawson, 28, was ar ...
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  • The Bakersfield Californian: One dead from South King Street shooting
  • 23ABC News: UPDATE: One man dead after he was shot in east Bakersfield
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