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Luis Urquidez

Death by Force
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Luis Urquidez, a 17-year-old from Sacramento, tragically lost his life on April 12, 2017, in Oakland, California. The incident occurred at a friend's home in East Oakland, where Urquidez had spent the night. According to police reports, the fatal event transpired when an 18-year-old friend, whose name has not been released, began "playing around" with a semi-automatic pistol early in the morning. The gun accidentally discharged, striking Urquidez while he was asleep. Despite being rushed to the ...Read More
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  • San Leandro, CA Patch: Male, 18, Charged In Possible Accidental Shooting Death Near Lake Merritt
  • The Mercury News: Oakland: 17-year-old killed in accidental shooting, friend arrested
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    Victim Details

    Luis Urquidez

    Male

    Oakland

    CA

    2017-04-12

    17

    Luis

    Urquidez

    11/21/2025

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