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James Crosby

Case from Oakland, CA dated Mar 25, 2016

Victim Details

James Crosby

Male

Black / African American

Oakland

CA

2016-03-25

24

James

Crosby

07/21/2026

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James Crosby, a 24-year-old resident of Oakland, California, tragically lost his life on March 25, 2016. The incident occurred around 10:25 p.m. in the 1300 block of 71st Avenue, where Crosby was fatally shot during an altercation outside a liquor store. The circumstances surrounding his death were initially unclear, but it was later revealed that the altercation escalated into a violent confrontation, leading to Crosby being shot multiple times.

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  • EastBayTimes.com: Oakland: Pittsburg teen charged as adult in fatal shooting
  • EastBayTimes.com: Man fatally shot in East Oakland Friday night is third homicide in over 24 hours
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