Jarin Purvis, age 28

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Lost to gun violence on April 28, 2020 in Castro Valley, California.

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Sep 21: The Berkeley Scanner: Under Pamela Price, his murder charge became manslaughter. Now he is free.

News sources:

San Francisco Chronicle: Recall drive against Alameda County DA Pamela Price intensifies with signature push
Aug 20: The Berkeley Scanner: Homicide victim families demand recall of DA Pamela Price
B17 News: Castro Valley man freed in controversial homicide case that was reduced from murder to involuntary manslaughter - B17 News
Jun 20: Pleasanton Weekly: Parents of fatal shooting victim speak out about DA Price reducing charges against defendant
Castro Valley, CA Patch: Castro Valley Homicide Victim's Family Upset About Charges

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