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Arthur dowell

Case from New-orleans, LA dated May 25, 2007

Victim Details

Arthur dowell

Male

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2007-05-25

18

Arthur

dowell

06/30/2026

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In the late spring of 2007, the life of 18-year-old Arthur Alton Dowell was tragically cut short on the streets of New Orleans. On Friday, May 25, 2007, the young man, who had already stared death in the face and survived three previous shootings, was fatally wounded by gunfire. His death marked a violent end to a life that had shown signs of a positive turn.

Arthur, a student at O. Perry Walker High School, also held a job at the renowned Emeril's restaurant. He was born on November 5, 1 ...
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  • wwltv.com: 3 sons, 6 shootings, 2 dead in 1-mile radius of Central City
  • Legacy.com: Arthur Dowell Obituary (2007) - New Orleans, LA - The Times-Picayune
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