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Jamad Jerkins

Case from Oakland, CA dated Oct 24, 2016

Victim Details

Jamad Jerkins

Male

Oakland

CA

2016-10-24

26

Jamad

Jerkins

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Jamad Jerkins, a 26-year-old resident of Oakland, California, tragically lost his life on October 24, 2016. The incident occurred during a heated confrontation at the apartment of his girlfriend, Patricia Cortijo, located on 35th Avenue in East Oakland. Jerkins had been living with Patricia but had decided to move back in with another woman, the mother of his children. On the night of the incident, Jerkins was at the apartment to collect his belongings when he was confronted by Patricia's brothe ...
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  • East Bay Times: Oakland: Young criminal justice reform advocate charged with murder
  • East Bay Times: Oakland: Man dies in domestic violence shooting, suspect arrested
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    Does anyone else find it particularly tragic that Jamad's daughters were there that night? I can't e... ...Read More
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