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Phillip Franco

Death by Force
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In the early evening of June 12, 2025, a tragedy unfolded in the Allston neighborhood of Boston that would cut short the life of 15-year-old Phillip Franco. A male of Brazilian descent, Phillip was a student at Mary Lyon Pilot High School, known by those who knew him as a happy and beloved young man. Around 8:10 p.m., the sound of gunfire shattered the peace near 17A Gordon Street. When police arrived, they found Phillip outside 7 Pomeroy Street, suffering from a gunshot wound.

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  • https://www.braziliantimes.com/destaque-1/familia-brasileira-pede-ajuda-para-trasladar-corpo-de-jovem-assassinado-em-allston-massachusetts/
  • Fall River Reporter: 15-year-old Massachusetts teen dies from injuries sustained in shooting, remembered as a happy boy
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    Victim Details

    Phillip Franco

    Male

    Other Race

    Allston

    MA

    2025-06-12

    15

    Phillip

    Franco

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    It's so profoundly sad to see another young life lost to gun violence, and my heart goes out to Phil... ...Read More
    08/09/2025
    I've been following the tragic case of Phillip Ferreira Franco, and it's just devastating to think a... ...Read More
    06/20/2025
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