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Francisco Valadez

Case from Oakland, CA dated May 01, 2008

Victim Details

Francisco Valadez

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Oakland

CA

2008-05-01

17

Francisco

Valadez

07/06/2026


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Francisco Valadez, a 17-year-old resident of Oakland, California, was shot and killed on May 1, 2008. The incident occurred during a period when Oakland was experiencing high levels of violent crime, with 2008 marking a particularly deadly year in the city. During this time, Oakland recorded 125 homicides, many of which were attributed to the ongoing issues of gang violence, economic disparities, and insufficient policing. These systemic issues contributed to a significant number of unsolved hom ...
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  • West Oakland man dies from robbery shooting - East Bay Times
  • 2008 homicides - East Bay Times
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