Shaka Franklin

Murdered
Case Description
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Shaka Franklin, a 38-year-old male, was killed on July 11, 2015, in Detroit, Michigan. This incident is part of a larger pattern of violence that has plagued Detroit, where many homicides remain unsolved. The Detroit Police Department is dealing with significant resource limitations, which have contributed to many cases going cold. The homicide rate in Detroit has been notoriously high, with over 8,000 recorded murders since 1980, of which nearly two-thirds remain unsolved. The lack of witnesses ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Shaka Franklin

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Detroit

    MI

    2015-07-11

    38

    Shaka

    Franklin

    10/25/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    Is there a GoFundMe set up for the Shaka family? I would like to offer my support in any way that I ... ...Read More
    06/13/2024
    I am deeply saddened to hear about the news of Shaka Franklin's murder. It is truly tragic and my th... ...Read More
    06/04/2023
    Is there a memorial planned for Shaka? I think it would be a meaningful way to honor and remember hi... ...Read More
    05/10/2023
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