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Harley Crawford

Case from Pittsburg, CA dated Jul 05, 2015

Victim Details

Harley Crawford

Male

Pittsburg

CA

2015-07-05

18

Harley

Crawford

07/01/2026

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Harley Crawford, an 18-year-old from Pittsburg, CA, tragically lost his life on July 5, 2015, in a shooting incident in Bay Point. According to reports, Harley was in the process of picking up a friend when a car approached from behind and shot him in the head. His father, Jerry Crawford, recounted that Harley had instructed his friend to lie down in the back seat, effectively saving his friend's life. Despite his efforts to avoid gang involvement, Harley found himself in a dangerous situation d ...
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  • https://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Bay-Point-ambush-shooting-turns-to-homicide-after-6379478.php
  • The Mercury News: Bay Point: 18-year-old shooting victim dies at hospital
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