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Bobby Baker

Case from Birmingham, AL dated Oct 02, 2015

Victim Details

Bobby Baker

Male

Black / African American

Birmingham

AL

2015-10-02

18

Bobby

Baker

Yes

06/20/2026

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An 18-year-old man, Bobby Martez Baker, lost his life in the early hours of Friday, October 2, 2015, following a dispute over a video game controller that tragically escalated to fatal violence. The incident occurred in the Wenonah neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama. Baker, a young male, was involved in an altercation with his first cousin when he was shot.

The disagreement, which started over the gaming accessory, quickly turned deadly. Baker sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. Desp ...
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  • Parents of teen fatally shot in incident with cousin hold vigil - WBRC
  • Teen shot to death during struggle over gun inside Birmingham home
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