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Franklin Francois

Case from Naples, FL dated Nov 05, 2017

Victim Details

Franklin Francois

Male

Black / African American

Naples

FL

2017-11-05

25

Franklin

Francois

07/10/2026

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Franklin Francois, a 25-year-old man from Naples, FL, was tragically killed on November 5, 2017. The incident occurred early in the morning near Sixth Avenue North and 11th Street North in Naples. Franklin Francois, who was of African American descent, suffered a fatal gunshot wound to his abdomen. Despite being transported to NCH Baker Hospital Downtown, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The shooting took place in a relatively quiet neighborhood, and the sudden violence shocked the ...
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  • WINK NEWS: Fort Myers man, 25, killed in Naples shooting
  • Witness recounts moments leading up to fatal shooting in Naples
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    Just thinking about that witness, Mr. Rubens Casseus... it must be incredibly hard for him. Being ri... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the courage displayed by Rubens Casseus, the local business owner who... ...Read More
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    Reading about Franklin Francois' murder, I was struck by the community response, especially Rubens C... ...Read More
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