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Ralph Quarles

Case from Oakland, CA dated Apr 01, 2014

Victim Details

Ralph Quarles

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Oakland

CA

2014-04-01

21

Ralph

Quarles

07/01/2026


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Ralph Allen Leon Quarles, a 21-year-old Oakland native, was tragically shot and killed on April 1, 2014, in East Oakland. He was driving near Seminary Avenue when the shooting occurred, and another passenger in the vehicle was also struck but survived. The motive for the attack remains unknown, and the case has not been solved.

Ralph was well-known in his community, having attended local schools such as Montera Middle School and Oakland Tech before graduating from Emiliano Zapata Street ...
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  • Ralph Allen Leon Quarels - 2014 - Fouche Hudson Funeral Home
  • Ralph Quarles Jr. Obituary - San Leandro
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    I've been thinking about Ralph Allen Leon Quarles a lot and his passion for music and sports. It's c... ...Read More
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