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Cedric Tank Wright

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Dec 29, 2019

Victim Details

Cedric “Tank” Wright

Male

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2019-12-29

37

Cedric

Tank Wright

06/26/2026

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In the closing days of 2019, the city of New Orleans became the backdrop for a tragedy that cut a man's life short. Cedric 'Tank' Wright, a 37-year-old African American male, was killed on Sunday, December 29, 2019. The cause of his untimely death was gun violence, a harsh reality that has affected many in the city. Wright was a father, son, and brother, and his sudden passing left a significant void in the lives of his family and friends.

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  • WWL: NOPD: Male victim shot, killed in the St. Claude area
  • https://www.fox8live.com: Man found shot to death in shopping mall parking lot

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