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Ryan Richard

Case from Oakland, CA dated Sep 12, 2015

Victim Details

Ryan Richard

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Oakland

CA

2015-09-12

29

Ryan

Richard

07/11/2026


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On September 12, 2015, 29-year-old Ryan Richard was shot and killed in Oakland, California. The incident occurred in the midst of a year in which Oakland reported a total of 83 homicides. Richard's death was part of a broader pattern of violence that plagued the city during this period, contributing to its high homicide rate, which remained a significant concern for local law enforcement and the community.

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) struggled to make headway in solving many of ...
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