Dontay Lane

Death by Force

Dontay Lane, a 33-year-old Oakland resident, was shot and killed on March 9, 2010. Lane's death was one of 94 homicides recorded in Oakland that year, reflecting the ongoing violence that plagued the city. The shooting took place amidst a series of other violent incidents, and his name was memorialized, along with other victims, during a ceremony at St. Columba Catholic Church. The ceremony, held on the last day of 2010, aimed to recognize and honor those who had lost their lives to violence in ...Read More