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'It's a tragedy': Oakland crime spikes amid pandemic with worst homicide rate in 7 years

Nov 13, 2020
OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Like major cities across the country, Oakland has seen a major uptick in crime in the past six months, especially when it comes to homicides.

"Every funeral home's got youngsters in it," said Todd Walker, a longtime Oakland community activist, coach and funeral director. He's seeing a crisis, especially among young people, within a pandemic.
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