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Deshawn Brown

Case from Oakland, CA dated Jun 18, 2016

Victim Details

Deshawn Brown

Male

Black / African American

Oakland

CA

2016-06-18

17

Deshawn

Brown

07/08/2026

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Deshawn Brown, a 17-year-old from Oakland, California, tragically lost his life on June 18, 2016. He was shot in the 2100 block of Harrington Avenue around 10 p.m. during a surge of violence in the area. The incident was part of a broader pattern of violence that had been affecting Oakland, leading to heightened concerns and calls for increased community safety measures.

The investigation into Deshawn Brown's death revealed that he was a victim of gun violence, a pervasive issue in Oaklan ...
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  • EastBayTimes.com: San Leandro teen shot in Oakland dies from injuries
  • San Leandro teen shot in Oakland dies from injuries - East Bay Times
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