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Clifton Chat

Case from San Francisco, CA dated Dec 14, 2013

Victim Details

Clifton Chat

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

San Francisco

CA

2013-12-14

16

Clifton

Chat

Yes

06/30/2026


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On December 14, 2013, Clifton Chatman, a 16-year-old from San Francisco, was killed in what was described as a botched robbery attempt. The incident occurred near Alemany Boulevard in the Bernal Heights neighborhood. Chatman, along with a group of accomplices, attempted to rob a man, demanding his cell phone and other belongings. The victim complied, but during the confrontation, one of the robbers fired a gun. The bullet, however, ricocheted off the victim's face and tragically struck Chatman, ...
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    Has anyone else been following the Clifton Chatman case from 2013? I came across it recently, and I ... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else thought about the tragic irony of how this whole situation unfolded? It’s so sad t... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about how young Clifton Chatman was. It's such a tragedy when someone so young... ...Read More
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