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Mike Franck

Case from Tampa, FL dated Apr 01, 2017

Victim Details

Mike Franck

Male

Black / African American

Tampa

FL

2017-04-01

34

Mike

Franck

07/19/2026

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Mike Franck, a 34-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on April 1, 2017, in Tampa, Florida. Franck was fatally shot during a drive-by shooting outside the Palace Hookah Lounge in the SoHo entertainment district. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. when Gary Omar Rivera Montanez, 22, who had been ejected from the club earlier, returned and opened fire from his car. Franck, known for his friendly and welcoming nature, heroically dove in front of the bullets to protect others ...
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  • Tampa Bay Reporter: Tampa Police Charge One in Drive-By Shooting
  • WFTS: Victims in South Howard hookah lounge shooting speak, say man who died took bullet for others
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