Devonya Thurston

Murdered
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On July 1, 2024, 25-year-old Devonya Thurston was fatally shot at the Go Go Amigo Market, located at 105th Avenue and E Street in East Oakland. This tragic event marked the second time his family had been devastated by gun violence; his sister, Alayasia Heaven Thurston, was killed in a bus shooting on May 18, 2021.

In the aftermath of Devonya's death, the Oakland Police Department intensified their investigation to bring the perpetrator to justice. On August 18, 2024, Deputy Chief Fred ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Devonya Thurston

    Male

    Black / African American

    Oakland

    CA

    2024-07-01

    25

    Devonya

    Thurston

    12/27/2024

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    It's absolutely devastating to see another family torn apart by senseless violence. My heart goes ou... ...Read More
    08/22/2024
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