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Anthony Francois

Case from New-orleans, LA dated May 05, 2021

Victim Details

Anthony Francois

Male

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2021-05-05

24

Anthony

Francois

06/20/2026

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On May 5, 2021, a young Black/African American man named Anthony Francois, aged 24, was fatally shot in New Orleans, Louisiana. The incident occurred on Canal Street and stemmed from an altercation at a vape shop.

The individual accused of the shooting was Khutbi Abdelkader, who was identified as the co-owner of the vape shop. Reports indicate that Francois had been previously barred from entering the establishment. An altercation ensued, which ultimately led to Abdelkader fatally shootin ...
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  • NOLA.com: As violence continues to surge, the NOPD makes arrests in two killings, investigates two others
  • WDSU: WATCH: Florida man crashes stolen police car, runs away and steals second police car, deputies say
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