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Dennis Lamar James

Case from Oakland, CA dated Apr 09, 2017

Victim Details

Dennis Lamar James

Male

Oakland

CA

2017-04-09

41

Dennis

Lamar James

07/10/2026

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Dennis Lamar James, aged 41, tragically lost his life on April 9, 2017, in Oakland, California. His death was the result of a violent incident that occurred in an East Oakland apartment. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply troubling, as it was later revealed that he was murdered during the course of a robbery. This incident shocked the local community and prompted a thorough investigation by law enforcement authorities.

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  • East Bay Times: Charges filed in East Oakland apartment killing
  • East Bay Times: Man shot in East Oakland apartment identified
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