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Matthew Thomas

Case from Oakland, CA dated Jun 21, 2008

Victim Details

Matthew Thomas

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Oakland

CA

2008-06-21

31

Matthew

Thomas

06/24/2026


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Matthew Thomas, a 31-year-old resident of Oakland, was killed on June 21, 2008, in what was part of a broader wave of homicides during that year. Oakland, already grappling with significant levels of violence, recorded a total of 115 homicides in 2008. This was part of a continuing trend of high crime rates in the city, with 2008 seeing a slight increase from previous years. These incidents were reflective of the deep-rooted issues related to gang activity and violence that were prevalent in the ...
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