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Edward Davis

Death by Force
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Edward Davis, age 24, was tragically killed on August 10, 2016, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His death occurred in a period marked by a fluctuating homicide rate in the city. Gun violence disproportionately impacted young African American men like Davis, who made up a significant portion of the homicide victims in New Orleans during that year. The city's murder rate remained high, with a general sense of insecurity prevailing across different neighborhoods.

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    Victim Details

    Edward Davis

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    New Orleans

    LA

    2016-08-10

    24

    Edward

    Davis

    11/05/2025

    1


    Area Body Found:
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