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Elijah Scales

Case from Antioch, CA dated Sep 02, 2024

Victim Details

Elijah Scales

Male

Black / African American

Antioch

CA

2024-09-02

20

Elijah

Scales

07/03/2026

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On September 2, 2024, at approximately 9:35 p.m., 20-year-old Antioch resident Elijah Scales was shot in the head on the 2100 block of Peppertree Way near Sycamore Drive. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on September 5.

Following Scales' death, Antioch experienced a surge in gun violence, with nearly a dozen shootings that authorities believe may be connected to his homicide. The most recent incident occurred during a memorial for Scales on Cav ...
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  • Antioch man dies of injuries days after being shot
  • East Bay Times: Antioch shootout leaves man in critical condition
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    I’ve been following the tragic events surrounding Elijah Scales' death, and I kee... ...Read More
    09/22/2024
    I've been following the Antioch situation closely, and it's truly unsettling to hear about the recen... ...Read More
    09/21/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about how the memorial for Elijah Scales turned into yet another tragic e... ...Read More
    09/12/2024
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