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Darnell Jamar Foster Jr.

Case from Oakland, CA dated Feb 11, 2017

Victim Details

Darnell Jamar Foster, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Oakland

CA

2017-02-11

22

Darnell

Jamar Foster Jr.

07/15/2026

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Darnell Jamar Foster Jr., a 22-year-old resident of Oakland, California, tragically lost his life on February 11, 2017. The incident occurred after Darnell attended a party in East Oakland. As he left the gathering in the early hours, he was fatally shot in the 2400 block of Havenscourt Boulevard. Despite efforts to save him, Darnell succumbed to his injuries a short distance away on Avenal Avenue. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, adding to the heartbreak and confusion surrounding ...
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  • Legacy.com: Mr. Darnell Foster Jr. - Obituary
  • The Mercury News: Castro Valley man gets 15 years for fatal shooting after Oakland party in 2017
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    Has anyone else been following the emotional testimony given by Darnell's family during Tavon Foster... ...Read More
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