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Damien Taylor

Case from Oakland, CA dated Nov 04, 2016

Victim Details

Damien Taylor

Male

Black / African American

Oakland

CA

2016-11-04

22

Damien

Taylor

07/14/2026

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Damien Taylor, a 22-year-old resident of Oakland, California, tragically lost his life on November 4, 2016. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply troubling and sparked a significant investigation. Taylor was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a neighborhood known for its high crime rates. The incident occurred late at night, and despite the efforts of emergency responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation into Taylor's death revealed that he had been ...
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  • East Bay Times: Oakland: Man fatally shot in car identified as Fremont resident
  • East Bay Times: Man slain in East Oakland shooting
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