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Chesley Stephens

Case from Oakland, CA dated Nov 10, 1984

Victim Details

Chesley A. Stephens

Male

White / Caucasian

Oakland

CA

1984-11-10

33

Chesley

Stephens

07/14/2026

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Chesley A. Stephens, a 33-year-old police officer with the Oakland Police Department, tragically lost his life on November 13, 1984, as a result of a gunshot wound sustained three days earlier. On November 10, 1984, Officer Stephens and another officer responded to a report of drug dealing in the 2600 block of San Pablo Avenue in Oakland, California. Upon arrival, they encountered several individuals, and one suspect fled the scene. Both officers pursued the suspect on foot, leading them to a wa ...
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