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Ernest Francois

Case from New Orleans, LA dated Feb 15, 2017

Victim Details

Ernest Francois

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

New Orleans

LA

2017-02-15

2017-02-15

33

Ernest

Francois

06/23/2026

1


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In the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans, on the evening of February 15, 2017, the life of 33-year-old Ernest Francois was tragically cut short. An African-American male, Francois was the victim of a fatal shooting that unfolded in the 3400 block of Franklin Avenue. The New Orleans Police Department responded to a call about the shooting at approximately 5:54 p.m.

Upon their arrival at the scene, officers discovered Francois suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was found near ...
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  • 2 dead, 6 wounded in bloody weekend: New Orleans area crime news
  • Orleans Parish Coroner identifies 7th Ward murder victim - NOLA.com
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