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Connie M. Sowells III, aged 27, tragically lost his life on October 1, 2014, in Oakland, California. The incident occurred outside the Bella Ultra Lounge, a downtown nightclub located at 11th and Clay streets. According to reports, the altercation began as a robbery attempt. Billy Shaffer Jr., aged 30, was identified as the suspect who shot and killed Sowells during the robbery. The confrontation escalated quickly, leading to the fatal shooting at approximately 1:18 a.m. Sowells was immediately ...Read More

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Victim Details

Connie M. Sowells III

Male

Black / African American

Oakland

CA

2014-10-01

27

Connie

M. Sowells III

05/01/2026