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Shango Yamaya Wade

Case from Portland, OR dated Sep 30, 1994

Victim Details

Shango Yamaya Wade

Male

Black / African American

Portland

OR

1994-09-30

26

Shango

Yamaya Wade

06/22/2026

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On September 30, 1994, 26-year-old Shango Yamaya Wade was fatally shot in North Portland, Oregon. Originally from Los Angeles County, California, Wade had relocated to Portland to work in construction. He was accompanied by 30-year-old Deborah Jean Payton at the time of the incident.

The events leading to the tragedy began on September 22, 1994, when Wade's apartment was burglarized, resulting in the theft of items including a television and stereo equipment. Shortly after the burglary, ...
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  • Justia Law: State v. Wilkins
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    Has anyone else been struck by how pivotal the stolen items were in this tragic case? It's so unnerv... ...Read More
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