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Justin Bell

Case from Hayward, CA dated Dec 03, 2018

Victim Details

Justin Bell

June 22, 2023

Male

African American

Hayward

CA

2018-12-03

23

Justin Bell

Justin

Bell

Victim

Black

Brown

07/04/2026


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A man is fatally shot in a vacant building
On December 3, 2018, 23-year-old Justin Bell was found fatally shot in a vacant building in an unincorporated area of Hayward, California. Police responded to a report of gunfire on the 22000 block of Maple Court, where they discovered Bell dead at the scene. Justin had recently aged out of the foster care system and was described by friends and family as an outgoing and cheerful individual. Despite initial investigations, no arrests have been made and no motive has been determined. Authorities ...
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  • Man fatally shot in Hayward identified - East Bay Times
  • Justin Bell, age 23 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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