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Steffon Deprese Townsend

Case from Bakersfield, CA dated Mar 17, 2017

Victim Details

Steffon Deprese Townsend

Male

Black / African American

Bakersfield

CA

2017-03-17

47

Steffon

Deprese Townsend

07/10/2026

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Steffon Deprese Townsend, aged 47, was tragically killed in a shooting incident in South Bakersfield on March 17, 2017. The incident occurred early in the morning, and Townsend was identified as the victim shortly after the event. The circumstances surrounding his death were initially unclear, prompting an investigation by local law enforcement to determine the motive and identify any potential suspects involved in the shooting.

The investigation into Townsend's death revealed that he had ...
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  • The Bakersfield Californian: Shooting victim found in restaurant identified
  • 23ABC News: Suspect sought in deadly shooting
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