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Samuel Woldetensae

Case from Oakland, CA dated Jun 11, 2008

Victim Details

Samuel Woldetensae

March 28, 2022

Male

Other

Oakland

CA

2008-06-11

32

Samuel

Woldetensae

07/08/2026


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On June 11, 2008, Samuel Woldetensae, a 32-year-old male, was found dead in Oakland, California. He was shot while inside a vehicle, and the homicide took place in East Oakland, a region known for its high levels of violent crime. The incident occurred in an area heavily impacted by gun violence, which has contributed significantly to the city's high homicide rate over the years.

Oakland has been struggling with endemic violence, particularly in certain neighborhoods known as the "100 b ...
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