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Royal Samuel Birden

Case from Westwego, LA dated Dec 31, 2021

Victim Details

Royal Samuel Birden

Male

Black / African American

Westwego

LA

2021-12-31

51

Royal

Samuel Birden

07/17/2026

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On the last day of the year, December 31, 2021, the life of Royal Samuel Birden was tragically cut short by gun violence in Westwego, Louisiana. Birden, a 51-year-old African American real estate agent, was a beloved member of his community. He was born on January 4, 1970, in New Orleans and was engaged to be married at the time of his death.

The circumstances surrounding his death remain largely unresolved. To date, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made in co ...
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  • NOLA.com: 51-year-old identified as man fatally shot in Avondale on New Year's Eve
  • NOLA.com: Man shot dead in Avondale, Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office says
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