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Denzell Bean Jones

Case from Oakland, CA dated Feb 01, 2014

Victim Details

Denzell Bean Jones

Male

Black / African American

Oakland

CA

2014-02-01

15

Denzell

Bean Jones

07/12/2026

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Denzell "Bean" Jones, a 15-year-old from Oakland, California, tragically lost his life on February 1, 2014. He was fatally shot outside a Boys and Girls Club in West Oakland, along with a 35-year-old relative named Kanem Ayers. The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. near 24th and Market Street. Denzell was described as a charismatic and friendly young man who excelled academically and had dreams of joining the U.S. Air Force. His family believes he was simply in the wrong place at the wrong tim ...
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  • The Mercury News: Oakland: Funeral services set for 15-year-old shooting victim
  • InsideBayArea.com: Police identify 15-year-old boy, man killed in West Oakland shooting
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