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Dante Franklin

Death by Force
Case Description
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Dante Franklin, 50, male, was found just after 2 a.m. on May 17, 2025, lying unresponsive on a sidewalk in front of a residence in Kansas City, Missouri. Officers had been dispatched to the 4200 block of College Avenue on a shooting call; they rendered aid, but emergency medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. Public databases and memorial listings confirm the date and location of his death from gunshot wounds.

Detectives said an interaction unfolded in front of the home betw ...Read More
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  • https://fox4kc.com/news/man-found-dead-on-sidewalk-after-overnight-shooting-in-kansas-city/
  • Early-morning shooting leaves man dead on Kansas City sidewalk
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    Victim Details

    Dante Franklin

    Male

    Black / African American

    Kansas City

    MO

    2025-05-17

    50

    Dante

    Franklin

    11/10/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I’ve been following the tragic case of Dante Franklin, and something that stands out to me is how ... ...Read More
    09/26/2025
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    08/11/2025
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