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Adan Katami

Case from Cherryland, CA dated Jul 13, 2016

Victim Details

Adan Farrid AK Katami

Male

Cherryland

CA

2016-07-13

38

Adan

Katami

07/01/2026

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Adan Farrid Katami, known to his friends as "AK," was tragically killed on July 13, 2016, at the age of 38 in Cherryland, California. Katami, a cannabis grower, was shot multiple times while sitting in his truck at an intersection. The incident occurred in broad daylight, shocking the local community. Katami was waiting to make a left turn when Johnny Wright, the triggerman, jumped out of a rented red Jeep Wrangler and shot him at close range. Wright then fled the scene on foot, while his accomp ...
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  • SFGATE: Illegal pot grower busted in murder-for-hire plot of East Bay dad
  • EastBayTimes.com: Alameda County: Gun sought in Cherryland killing of Antioch father
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    Has anyone else been following the AK case from Cherryland? I've been thinking a lot about how Adan'... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the trial that led to Tikisha Upshaw's conviction. It's so chilling t... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else wondered why Upshaw thought this would actually work? I mean, it's seriously disturb... ...Read More
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