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Ray Allen Mays

Death by Force
Case Description
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On July 14, 2023, at approximately 4:30 PM, Novato Police Department officers responded to multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting gunfire in the area of Martin Drive near Lovejoy Way in Novato, California. Upon arrival, officers discovered 47-year-old Ray Allen Mays unresponsive on the back porch of a residence, alongside a deceased dog. Both appeared to have sustained gunshot wounds. Paramedics determined that Mays was in cardiopulmonary arrest and pronounced him dead at the scene.

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  • Marin Independent Journal: Marin coroner’s office names Novato homicide victim
  • KRON4: Novato roommate dispute ends in suspected murder, death of dog
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    Victim Details

    Ray Allen Mays

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Novato

    CA

    2023-07-14

    47

    Ray

    Allen Mays

    12/01/2025

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