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Gavin Boston

Case from San-francisco, CA dated Jan 04, 2023

Victim Details

Gavin Boston

Male

White / Caucasian

San-francisco

CA

2023-01-04

40

Gavin

Boston

07/07/2026

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On January 4, 2023, 40-year-old Gavin Boston was fatally shot in San Francisco, California. Boston, a security guard employed at a local community center, was performing his duties when the incident occurred. The shooting took place in the city's Bayview neighborhood, an area that has experienced challenges with gun violence in recent years.

According to initial reports, Boston was approached by an unknown individual while on duty. An altercation ensued, leading to Boston being shot mul ...
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  • Killing of San Francisco Japantown security guard Gavin Boston shocks community
  • KTVU FOX 2: San Francisco security guard shot and killed by teen in Japantown, police say
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