Rodney Blackman, aged 54, was killed on July 26, 2009, in Oakland, California. His death took place during a period of increasing violence in Oakland, which had seen a high number of homicides that year. In 2009, Oakland recorded 104 homicides, a figure that reflected the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in combating crime in the city. The homicide rate in Oakland during this period was notably high, with the city's police department facing severe understaffing, which impacted their a
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