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Matthew Francis

Case from Houston, TX dated Oct 23, 2018

Victim Details

Matthew Francis

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2018-10-23

16

Matthew

Francis

07/22/2026

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Matthew Francis, a 16-year-old male from Houston, Texas, tragically lost his life on October 23, 2018. The young teenager was shot in the head on the night of October 23, 2018, at the Garden Oaks Apartments on Royal Palms Street in southeast Houston. Matthew was found lying on the ground in a breezeway, and investigators believe that there was a fight at the back of the complex. It appears that Matthew may have been chased by the shooter or shooters as they fired, leaving a trail of shell casing ...
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  • ABC13 Houston: Houston teen on life support after being shot in head dies
  • CW39 Houston: Teen in critical condition after shooting at apartment in southeast Houston, police say
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    I’ve been following Matthew Francis’s case and can't shake off how senseless this tragedy feels.... ...Read More
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    Hi everyone. I've been thinking a lot about the woman who tried to help Matthew in his final moments... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the courage it must have taken for the woman who stayed with Matthe... ...Read More
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