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Earnest McKnight

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Sep 11, 2016

Victim Details

Earnest McKnight

Male

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2016-09-11

63

Earnest

McKnight

06/28/2026

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In the Central City neighborhood of New Orleans, 63-year-old Earnest McKnight was a familiar and well-liked presence. A hardworking landscaper, he was known by his neighbors for his love of gardening and his friendly morning greetings. His life was abruptly cut short on a Sunday when he became an innocent victim in a burst of gunfire. McKnight had simply walked to the corner grocery store to buy a pack of cigarettes, a routine errand that placed him in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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  • NOLA.com: $5K reward offered for info in Central City mass shooting
  • Earnest McKnight Obituary - Greensburg, Louisiana - MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home ©
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