Alphonso Lawson

Murdered

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On February 9, 2008, Alphonso Lawson, a 38-year-old man, was shot and killed in Oakland, California. The incident occurred amid ongoing violence in Oakland, where the city was grappling with high homicide rates, particularly in neighborhoods prone to gang-related and street violence. His death contributed to the overall grim statistics of 2008, a year marked by high numbers of shootings and unresolved homicides.

Lawson’s case is emblematic of the broader challenges Oakland faced at t ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Alphonso Lawson

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Oakland

    CA

    2008-02-09

    38

    Alphonso

    Lawson

    10/13/2024


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    Forum Posts (2)
    It is important to note that Alphonso Lawson, who was an African-American / Black Male who was 38 ye... ...Read More
    07/12/2024
    Has anyone heard if there will be a candlelight vigil for Alphonso? I think it would be a beautiful ... ...Read More
    12/26/2023