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Ernest McMurry

Case from Oakland, CA dated Nov 21, 2016

Victim Details

Ernest H. McMurry Jr.

Male

Oakland

CA

2016-11-21

50

Ernest

McMurry

07/04/2026

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Ernest H. McMurry Jr., aged 50, tragically lost his life on November 21, 2016, in Oakland, California. The incident occurred in the 2300 block of 80th Avenue, where McMurry was fatally shot in the head. The altercation that led to his death began as a dispute over property maintenance, specifically tree trimmings. McMurry had parked his car in his girlfriend's driveway, adjacent to the property of Vick Malone, a 64-year-old neighbor. Malone was trimming a tree, and the clippings fell onto McMurr ...
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  • East Bay Times: Oakland police: Man fatally shot over property maintenance, shotgun malfunction spares second man
  • The Mercury News: Man arrested in East Oakland fatal shooting
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