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James McKinney

Case from Hayward, CA dated Jul 06, 2014

Victim Details

James McKinney

Male

Hayward

CA

2014-07-06

29

James

McKinney

07/13/2026

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James McKinney, a 29-year-old resident of Hayward, California, tragically lost his life on July 6, 2014, in an incident involving the Hayward Police Department. The events unfolded at the Phoenix Lodge on West A Street, where police responded to reports of McKinney forcing his way into a tenant's room and acting erratically. Upon arrival, officers attempted to coax McKinney out of the room, but he refused to comply. When the officers entered the room, McKinney allegedly lunged at them and tried ...
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  • InsideBayArea.com: Man fatally shot by police at motel ID'd as Hayward resident
  • Family Sues Over Officer-Involved Shooting Death in Hayward
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