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On March 4, 2008, 29-year-old Luther Sweet was shot and killed in Oakland, California. His death occurred during a period when Oakland was struggling with high levels of gun violence. Sweet's homicide added to the growing number of violent deaths in the city, as 2008 saw 115 homicides overall, reflecting ongoing challenges with crime and safety in the area.
The specifics surrounding Sweet's murder, including potential suspects or motive, were not widely reported at the time, and the cas ...Read More
The specifics surrounding Sweet's murder, including potential suspects or motive, were not widely reported at the time, and the cas ...Read More
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Luther Sweet
March 28, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
Oakland
CA
2008-03-04
29
Luther
Sweet
11/23/2025
1
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I've been following the discussions around Luther Sweet's tragic death, and I can't ... ...Read More
09/05/2024
I've been following the discussions around Luther Sweet's tragic death, and I can't ... ...Read More
09/05/2024
I came across some old news articles about Luther Sweet's murder in Oakland back in 2008, and it's b... ...Read More
03/02/2024
03/02/2024
