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Kerry Dawson

Case from San Francisco, CA dated Jul 24, 2010

Victim Details

Kerry Dawson

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

San Francisco

CA

2010-07-24

24

Kerry

Dawson

06/23/2026


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Kerry Dawson, a 24-year-old San Francisco resident, was fatally shot on July 24, 2010, in the Bayview district. His car was ambushed, and multiple firearms were used in the attack. The assailants riddled the vehicle with bullets, leaving Dawson critically injured. He was identified as a local man with potential gang affiliations, though authorities have not conclusively determined a motive for the killing. San Francisco police urged anyone with information to come forward, but the case remains u ...
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  • Bayview killing commences violent weekend in The City
  • County Of San Francisco Vs. Kerry Dawson, Jr. - Trellis.Law

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