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William Jones

Case from Oakland, CA dated Oct 15, 2012

Victim Details

William Jones

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Oakland

CA

2012-10-15

32

William

Jones

07/15/2026


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William Jones, age 32, was fatally shot on October 15, 2012, in Oakland, California. His homicide was part of the pervasive violence that plagued Oakland during that time, contributing to the high homicide rate in the city, which averaged about 100 homicides annually throughout the decade. Jones' death occurred in East Oakland, an area known for its high crime rates and concentrated violence, with a significant portion of Oakland’s homicides taking place in the same 100 blocks of East and West ...
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