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Meron Haileab Bahta

Case from Oakland, CA dated Jan 08, 2024

Victim Details

Meron Haileab Bahta

Male

Oakland

CA

2024-01-08

31

Meron

Haileab Bahta

07/30/2026

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On January 8, 2024, 31-year-old Meron Haileab Bahta was fatally shot in Oakland, California. The incident occurred after a motorcycle collided with Bahta's vehicle. Following the collision, the motorcyclist confronted Bahta and his companion, leading to a heated exchange. During this altercation, the motorcyclist produced a firearm and shot Bahta before fleeing the scene.

Emergency responders arrived promptly, but Bahta succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The Oakland Police Departm ...
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  • https://www.harrisfuneralhomeberkeley.com/obituaries/Meron-Bahta/#!/Obituary
  • The Mercury News: Oakland man was killed after gunman drove to collision scene, police say
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