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Reward increased in SF cold case of man killed while watching mural being painted
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Tor Smith , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· October 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Keron Lamotte was a victim of this incident, which involved a shooting. A cold case murder from 2016 has seen an increase in reward for information leading to its resolution.
A cold case murder from 2016 has seen an increase in reward for information leading to its resolution. Keron Lamotte was a victim of this incident, which involved a shooting. The circumstances of his death are known to have occurred while an artist was at work on a mural.
Further details about the event are available. It is known that the police department is seeking help to solve this case.
The incident remains under investigation, with a reward now in place for anyone who can provide useful information.
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Category: safety Published: October 9, 2026 Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) Reading time: 1 min
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