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Franky Tention

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jul 01, 2012

Victim Details

Franky Tention

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

2012-07-01

18

Franky

Tention

Yes

06/24/2026


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On July 1, 2012, Franky Tention, an 18-year-old, was tragically murdered in Columbus, Ohio. The shooting occurred in the area of 431 Ellison Street and was connected to ongoing gang activity in the region. The perpetrator, Jonathan Dantzler, was a member of the T&A Crips, a gang that operated primarily in the King-Lincoln District of Columbus. The gang derived its name from Trevitt and Atcheson streets, where they sought to maintain control through violence, intimidation, and fear. Dantzler admi ...
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