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Norman Lyons

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Mar 31, 2016

Victim Details

Norman Lyons

Male

New-orleans

LA

2016-03-31

23

Norman

Lyons

07/07/2026

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In the spring of 2016, a wave of violence gripped New Orleans, and amidst this turbulent period, the life of 23-year-old Norman Lyons was tragically cut short. On the evening of March 31, 2016, Lyons, a male resident of the city, was fatally shot in the 7th Ward. His death was one of several homicides that occurred within a short span, contributing to a grim tally of gun violence that year. The incident left a void in the lives of his loved ones, who were forced to seek community support through ...
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  • NOLA.com: Man killed in 7th Ward shooting
  • NOLA.com: New Orleans Murder Map 2016
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