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Marcus Spruell

Case from San Francisco, CA dated Oct 14, 2013

Victim Details

Marcus Spruell

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

San Francisco

CA

2013-10-14

23

Marcus

Spruell

07/02/2026


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Marcus Spruell, a 23-year-old resident of San Francisco, was tragically shot and killed on October 14, 2013, in the Mission District. The incident added to the city’s troubling pattern of gun violence during that year. San Francisco police responded to the scene but faced challenges in solving the case, as is common with many violent crimes in the area, particularly when witnesses are reluctant to come forward.

This homicide, like others in the city, remains an active investigation. ...
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  • San Francisco shooting: 1 dead, 2 wounded in Hayes Valley
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