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Jason Chess

Case from Oakland, CA dated Jun 12, 2012

Victim Details

Jason Chess

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Oakland

CA

2012-06-12

30

Jason

Chess

No

06/22/2026


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On June 12, 2012, 30-year-old Jason Chess was tragically shot and killed in Oakland, California. The incident took place in an area known for high crime rates, adding to the city's ongoing challenges with violent crime. Police responded to the scene, but despite initial investigations, there were no immediate arrests or identified suspects at the time. The homicide of Jason Chess contributed to Oakland’s significant tally of homicides that year, with 127 killings recorded across the city in 20 ...
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