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Oscar Lewis

Case from Richmond, VA dated Oct 08, 2017

Victim Details

Oscar W. Lewis II

Male

Black / African American

Richmond

VA

2017-10-08

25

Oscar

Lewis

07/05/2026

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In the vibrant and often crowded streets of Shockoe Bottom in Richmond, Virginia, the life of Oscar William Lewis II was cut short on the evening of October 8, 2017. At 25 years old, the Black father of a daughter, Avia, and a son, Acedyn, was fatally shot in an incident that also claimed the life of another man.

The shooting shattered the lively atmosphere of the neighborhood, known for its entertainment venues. Witnesses described a scene of chaos as multiple gunshots rang out, sending ...
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  • Man wanted in connection to Shockoe Bottom double homicide
  • Richmond man sentenced to 38 years in double homicide - WWBT
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    I can't stop thinking about the safety concerns in areas like Shockoe Bottom. It's so disheartening ... ...Read More
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