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Edwin Brumfield

Death by Force
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Edwin Brumfield, age 25, was tragically killed on December 27, 2016, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Brumfield, also known as "Lil Eddie," was fatally shot in the 7th Ward while he was in a car with two other individuals. The shooting was one of several incidents that occurred during a particularly violent period at the end of the year, highlighting the ongoing issues of gun violence that have plagued New Orleans. During the last week of December 2016, the city witnessed multiple shootings, which add ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Edwin Brumfield

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    New Orleans

    LA

    2016-12-27

    25

    Edwin

    Brumfield

    11/10/2025

    1


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    Forum Posts (3)
    I can't stop thinking about Edwin Brumfield, "Lil Eddie," and the impact his loss has on his communi... ...Read More
    10/24/2024
    Just stumbled upon some old reports about the surge of violence in New Orleans back in 2016, and itâ... ...Read More
    09/06/2024
    It's devastating that Edwin "Lil Eddie" Brumfield's life was cut short so senselessly, and my heart ... ...Read More
    04/18/2023
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