James Stephens

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

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    Victim Details

    James Stephens

    Male

    Black / African American

    Oakland

    CA

    2023-01-01

    55

    James

    Stephens

    12/27/2024

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