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Denzell Franklin

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 24, 2014

Victim Details

Denzell Franklin

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2014-10-24

23

Denzell

Franklin

07/06/2026

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Denzell Franklin, a 23-year-old African American man, was tragically killed on October 24, 2014, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the South Austin neighborhood, where Franklin and another man, aged 24, were standing in a courtyard in the 5500 block of West Corcoran Place. Around 10 p.m., someone approached them and fired shots, hitting Franklin in the face and armpit. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:45 p.m. The other man was wounded in the arm and managed to transport him ...
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  • Homicide Watch Chicago: UPDATE: Joshua Grayer, Jermaine Powell denied bond in Austin shooting death of Denzell Franklin
  • Homicide Watch Chicago: Joshua Grayer, Jermaine Powell charged with murder in Austin shooting death of Denzell Franklin
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