Edward Atkins murdered or death by force in Lancaster, California.

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On September 29, 2024, at approximately 12:10 a.m., 40-year-old Edward Atkins was fatally shot at an apartment complex in the 44700 block of 15th Street East, near Avenue J, in Lancaster, California. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies responded to reports of gunfire and found Atkins deceased at the scene from a gunshot wound to the head.

Atkins was not a resident of the apartment complex. Witnesses reported seeing three suspects fleeing the location before deputies arrive ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Edward Atkins

gender

Male

race

Black / African American

city

Lancaster

state

Date of Death

2024-09-29

Age at Death

First Name

Edward

Last Name

Atkins

Last Updated

11/08/2025

Edward Atkins
Death by Force

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Edward Atkins
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