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Eric Harvis

Case from Oakland, CA dated Oct 19, 2014

Victim Details

Eric Harvis

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Oakland

CA

2014-10-19

41

Eric

Harvis

07/13/2026

1


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Eric Harvis, 41, was tragically killed on October 19, 2014, in North Oakland. Known as "Trill," Eric had moved from Oakland to Vallejo but often returned to sell BBQ in his old neighborhood to support his upcoming wedding. On that fateful day, he was shot while sitting in his car with his fiancée, shortly after a day of sales. He was shot multiple times, yet the assailant spared his fiancée. The motive behind this act of violence remains unknown, and the case is still unsolved, leaving the com ...
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  • Vallejo chef slain in North Oakland shooting - The Mercury News
  • Eric Harvis, age 41 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    I've been reading about Eric Harvis ("Trill") and his tragic death, and what really jumps out at me ... ...Read More
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    I've been following Eric Harvis's case, and my heart goes out to his fiancée and family. I stumbled... ...Read More
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