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Wilfred Bell

Case from New Orleans, LA dated Apr 05, 2017

Victim Details

Wilfred Bell

September 21, 2022

Male

Black / African American

New Orleans

LA

2017-04-05

2017-04-05

37

Wilfred

Bell

Victim

07/16/2026


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Father of 3 found lying on sidewalk
In the early morning hours of April 5, 2017, the life of Wilfred Bell, a 37-year-old African-American man, was tragically cut short in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans. Known to his family and friends as a funny and kind individual, Bell was a father to three children. His death marked the city's 54th homicide of the year.

At approximately 3:30 a.m., authorities received a call about a man down near the intersection of Marais and Andry streets. Upon their arrival, they discovered Bell ...
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  • Lower 9th Ward fatal shooting victim identified | Crime/Police
  • Wilfred Bell, age 37 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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