Paris Powell

Death by Force

On July 27, 2011, Paris Powell, a 29-year-old Oakland resident, was shot and killed while providing meals to homeless individuals in East Oakland. The shooting occurred in the early hours on the 1000 block of 47th Avenue, where Powell had parked his van to distribute food. He was accompanied by his wife and two young children at the time of the attack. A vehicle approached them, and someone inside began firing, resulting in Powell being shot in the head. His wife was also struck, though her inju ...Read More

Man shot while feeding the homeless dies - Oakland North

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