James Stephens

Death by Force

James Stephens, a 55-year-old resident of Oakland, California, was fatally shot on January 1, 2023, marking the city's first homicide of that year. The incident occurred in the early hours of New Year's Day, and despite investigative efforts, no suspects have been publicly identified or arrested in connection with his death. The lack of progress in the case reflects broader challenges faced by the Oakland Police Department (OPD) in solving violent crimes.

In 2023, OPD reported to the Ca ...Read More

The Mercury News: Man slain in Oakland’s first homicide of 2023 is identified

East Bay Times: Man fatally shot in Oakland’s first homicide of 2023

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