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Francis Bwaku

Case from Capitol-heights, MD dated Dec 07, 2021

Victim Details

Francis Bwaku

Male

Black / African American

Capitol-heights

MD

2021-12-07

42

Francis

Bwaku

07/22/2026

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In the winter of 2021, a life was tragically cut short in a Capitol Heights, Maryland apartment. On the afternoon of December 7th, police responded to a call for a shooting in the 6600 block of Ronald Road. Inside, they discovered 42-year-old Francis Bwaku, a male resident of Capitol Heights, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • Detectives Charge Suspect for Fatal Shooting in Capitol Heights
  • Washington Post: Man charged with murder in fatal shooting in Prince George’s apartment, police say
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    I can't stop thinking about the poor family Francis left behind and how devastating it must be for t... ...Read More
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