Rafael Garcia

Rafael Garcia, age 41, was fatally shot on July 27, 2012, in Oakland, California. His death was one of many homicides that contributed to Oakland's high rate of violent crime during that year. The circumstances around his death were part of the larger pattern of violence that plagued Oakland, which saw fluctuating but consistently high numbers of homicides during that period. In 2012 alone, Oakland experienced a significant number of violent crimes, including aggravated assaults, robberies, and ...