Larry Spencer

Death by Force

Larry Spencer, a 19-year-old, was fatally shot on May 8, 2009, in Oakland, California. The homicide took place in an environment marked by ongoing issues of gun violence and community safety, which were prevalent concerns for Oakland residents in 2009. That year, Oakland experienced a significant number of homicides, reflecting persistent problems with violence and gang activity throughout the city. Spencer's death was one among over a hundred homicides in Oakland that year, making 2009 a partic ...Read More

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