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On July 26, 2009, Rodney Black, a 54-year-old African American man, was fatally shot in Oakland, California. His death was one of 110 homicides recorded in the city that year, reflecting a broader trend of violence that disproportionately affected Black residents. At the time, Oakland's homicide clearance rate was approximately 42%, significantly lower than the statewide average of 63.8%, indicating systemic challenges in solving such cases.
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Rodney Black
March 28, 2022
Male
Black / African American
Oakland
CA
2009-07-26
54
Rodney
Black
11/27/2025
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I’ve been following Rodney Blackman’s case, and I can’t help but feel for his family and frien... ...Read More
05/15/2023
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