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Michael Faulkner

Case from Oakland, CA dated Jun 27, 1981

Victim Details

Michael J. Faulkner

Oakland

CA

1981-06-27

Michael

Faulkner

07/11/2026

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Police Officer Michael J. Faulkner of the Oakland Police Department was tragically killed on June 27, 1981, while investigating a domestic disturbance. On that fateful day, Officer Faulkner and his partner, Officer Dennis Dutra, were dispatched to a residence for the second time regarding a boyfriend-girlfriend dispute. Upon their arrival, they discovered that the male suspect had already left the scene. Officer Faulkner began searching the area for the suspect, while Officer Dutra gathered info ...
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  • Reflections for Police Officer Michael J. Faulkner, Oakland Police ...
  • Michael J. Faulkner - California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation
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