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Michael Burks

Case from New Orleans, LA dated Aug 14, 2025

Victim Details

Michael Burks

Male

Black / African American

New Orleans

LA

2025-08-14

44

Michael

Burks

07/19/2026

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In the late summer of 2025, the life of Michael Burks, a 44-year-old male, was cut short by an act of violence in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans. On the night of August 14th, Burks was fatally shot, leaving a community to grapple with the sudden loss. The Orleans Parish Coroner's office later identified him as the victim of the shooting.

Born on December 10, 1980, Michael was remembered for his past achievements as a standout high school football player. Beyond his athletic abili ...
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  • NOLA.com: Man killed in Marigny shooting identified by New Orleans coroner
  • NOLA.com: One killed in overnight Marginy shooting, New Orleans police say
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