Cornelius Perry

Murdered

On March 12, 2009, 31-year-old Cornelius Perry was shot and killed in Oakland, California. His death occurred amidst a high rate of violence in the city, with 2009 recording over 100 homicides. Perry’s murder, like many in Oakland at the time, was part of a larger trend of gang-related and violent crime that plagued the city. The police investigated Perry’s death as part of their broader efforts to address the rising homicide rates in Oakland, but details of the case and any potential suspec ...Read More