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Clarence Becknell Jr.

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Jun 27, 2014

Victim Details

Clarence Becknell, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2014-06-27

34

Clarence

Becknell Jr.

07/19/2026

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In the early morning hours of June 27, 2014, Clarence Becknell Jr., a 34-year-old African-American male, was fatally shot in New Orleans, Louisiana. A military veteran known to his loved ones as 'Dudie,' Becknell was remembered for his great sense of humor and friendly nature.

The incident occurred around 12:50 a.m. as Becknell was stopped at a red light on the Franklin Avenue off-ramp of I-10 West. While he was in his silver Mercedes convertible, an unknown gunman approached the vehicle ...
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  • Murdered: Clarence Becknell Jr | New Orleans, LA | Uncovered
  • NOLA.com: Two fatal shooting victims identified by coroner's office
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