Chauncey Bailey | |
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 An undated family photo of Bailey | |
| Born | Chauncey Wendell Bailey Jr. October 20, 1949 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 2007 (aged 57) Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Murder by shooting |
| Education | Merritt College San Jose State University |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Notable credit(s) | The Detroit News Oakland Tribune |
| Spouse | Robin Hardin (div.) |
| Children | 1 |
Chauncey Wendell Bailey Jr. (October 20, 1949 – August 2, 2007) was an American journalist noted for his work primarily on issues of the African-American community. He served as editor-in-chief of the Oakland Post in Oakland, California, from June 2007 until his murder.[1] His 37-year career in journalism included lengthy periods as a reporter at The Detroit News and the Oakland Tribune.[1]
He was shot dead on a Downtown Oakland street on August 2, 2007, the victim of a crime syndicate he was investigating for a story.[2] His death outraged fellow journalists, who joined to create the Chauncey Bailey Project dedicated to continuing his work and uncovering the facts of his murder. In June 2011 Yusuf Bey IV, owner of the Your Black Muslim Bakery, and his associate Antoine Mackey were convicted of ordering Bailey's murder. A third man, bakery handyman Devaughndre Brousard, had earlier confessed to being the triggerman. Bailey was the first American journalist killed for domestic reporting since 1976.[3]
- ^ a b "Chauncey Bailey remembered: The journalist's impact, and his brutal killing". Los Angeles Times. March 22, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ Christopher Heredia; Leslie Fulbright & Marisa Lagos (August 2, 2007). "Hit man kills newspaper editor on Oakland street". San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on August 5, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2007.
- ^ Romney, Lee (June 10, 2011). "Two convicted of murder in shooting of Oakland journalist". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on September 28, 2018. Retrieved August 4, 2013.